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A credit score is often at the center of focus when financial institutions determine your financial health and credibility. If you ask someone, they’d reply vaguely that the more you have, the better. But how much is “more” and what is the highest credit score you can have? And the bigger questions,…

If you’re a speaker of a language other than English and do not possess English proficiency, then the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS allows you to use interpreters. You can then submit certified translation documents. But for asylum interviews, you can use a USCIS-approv…

Everyone wants to grow their wealth. You’ve probably heard investing and purchasing stocks is one of the most effective and popular ways to do this.  If you’re wondering how to invest in stocks or “how do I manage my stocks?” you can read on. We’ll take you through…

When Trump’s visa ban was enforced, it sent shock waves through the political world and immigration communities. Families were separated, and many companies like Facebook’s normal operations and employment strategies were thrown a curveball. In general, people were shocked and outraged.&…

COVID 19 has caused many plans to go awry and has impacted the lives of immigrants in different ways. One of the big frustrations was the 2020 green card ban President Trump enforced in his April executive order. The process for numerous Indians who were ready to get their green cards was paused onc…

A good credit score is essentil to land the best mortgage rates, insurance quotes, or rental agreements. But getting a good credit score is often easier said than done. If you’re a non-credit card user, you might think you cannot influence your credit score. That’s a misconception. In this article, …

At a Glance Sending money from India to the U.S. is possible under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). The Liberalised Remittance Scheme allows sending up to USD 2,50,000 per year for various purposes. Options for transferring money include online money transfer service providers, foreign cu…

Many new or aspiring borrowers wonder what credit score do you start with. This is a good question since before you can get a loan or access to credit, lenders will look at your credit score to assess your level of risk. Do you get assigned a credit score when you turn 18 years old? […]

A credit score is one of the main concerns of any adult, especially those looking forward to applying for a loan. Credit scores will play a part in whether you will leave a good impression on a lender or not. They show how likely it is that you will make the payments on time. So, […]

USCIS was planning to increase some of its fees recently, something that wouldn’t have been so advantageous for people with smaller incomes. However, a federal district court issued a nationwide injunction on September 29, 2020, one that doesn’t allow USCIS to increase the fees for now. The fees wer…

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