Financial navigation can be particularly challenging for immigrants. Stilt specializes in offering tailored financial advice for newcomers, from establishing credit in a new country to understanding local financial norms. Our resources are designed to help immigrants achieve financial stability and success, no matter where they are in their journey.
At a Glance Canadians can have bank accounts in the U.S. Opening a bank account involves additional paperwork but is not overly difficult. Accounts can be denominated in Canadian currency, depending on the bank’s services. Requirements typically include photo identification and a Social Securi…
As a Canadian or Mexican professional currently working in the United States under the TN visa category, you may be considering your options for long-term employment and career growth. One viable path is transitioning from a TN visa to an H1B visa, which can offer greater flexibility and potential f…
Exploring H-1B cap-exempt jobs unveils significant opportunities for skilled foreign workers aiming for employment in the U.S. without the constraints of the standard H-1B visa’s annual cap. Targeted towards roles in higher education, healthcare, and government research, these positions offer …
Planning a wedding across borders is challenging, especially if your fiancé is still in their home country and you are stuck in the U.S. Is it possible for your fiancé from abroad to join you in the U.S.? What steps can you follow to get them here? Below we take
As a Canadian citizen, you may be wondering about your options for working in the United States. The good news is that there are several pathways available for Canadians to pursue employment opportunities in the U.S. In this blog post, we’ll explore the different ways you can work in the
The United States of America has been doing humanity a great service by providing asylum to people from around the world. People from war-ridden and poor countries migrate to the U.S. in search of a better future. The country has established norms to welcome them and provide them with an
Dreamers are in the U.S. because their parents came to America illegally with the American Dream in mind and brought them along. Without DACA, Dreamers would be deported as they technically have no legal basis to be in the U.S. With DACA, they are allowed to stay in the U.S.
The United States tax code is notorious for its complexity, and it’s easy for immigrants to file improperly and get audited by the IRS. However, there’s no reason to panic! While there is a lot of tax information that J1 visa holders should be aware of, you just have to
At a Glance: The J1 physician waiver program allows physicians to extend their stay in the U.S. without returning to their home country for two years before residency. Waivers can be granted based on healthcare demand or skills required. Programs like Conrad-30, Delta Doctors, and Appalachian Region…
The United States is still the home of the most cutting-edge and innovative healthcare in the world, and physicians all over the world seek to immigrate to the U.S. as a result. The main challenge that these physicians face is finding a sponsor and obtaining a J-1 visa. A shortage