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With so many account types for us to choose from, it might be quite difficult to pick the best kind – particularly when you do not even know what each of them entails. As a worker from India in the United States, you’ll be earning your own money during your time there – money that […]

At a Glance National Visa Center (NVC) manages approved visa applications until an immigrant visa number is available. NVC handles pre-processing tasks and communicates with visa applicants. To check application status, contact the NVC through phone, email, mail, or fax with specific details. NVC in…

If you’ve been in the United States long enough on a visa, you will know that the process of getting a green card is not exactly quite easy – particularly if there are many people coming from your country. This is why you have to take a closer look at the per-country numerical cap, which […]

At a Glance Form I-131 is a crucial travel application for non-U.S. citizens, facilitating a smooth return to the U.S. It must be submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before traveling and grants a valid travel document like a Reentry Permit, Refugee Travel Document, or Advance …

Disclosure: Stilt is a lending company. Nonetheless, we are committed to recommending the best loan products to our readers when their needs are outside Stilt’s loan offerings.  Tuition fees in the United States are really expensive. Though it’s worth every penny when you get your qualification…

At a Glance Sales tax refund policies vary by state in the U.S. Refunds for sales tax on domestic purchases are generally not available, except for exported items. Texas and Louisiana offer sales tax refunds for international travelers with specific requirements. Requirements for a refund include pr…

In January 2020, the first cases of Coronavirus were reported in China. Shortly after, cases started popping up in more than 30 countries around the world.  And while much of the news and analysis has been focused on Coronavirus’s health and (to a lesser extent) economic implications, virtually…

At a Glance: Dreamers, or DACA recipients, do pay taxes just like regular Americans. With a Social Security Number (SSN), they can file taxes and claim tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit. If they have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), they…

At a Glance There are numerous scholarships available for Mexican students in the United States. Some of these scholarships include the ¡Adelante! U.S. Education Leadership Fund, A.W. Bodine – Sunkist Memorial Scholarship, ALPFA Annual Scholarship Program, Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Progr…

At a Glance When shipping to Venezuela, consider options like DHL, USPS, FedEx, UPS, NEX Worldwide Express, International Parcel Services, and USGoBuy. Each company has its pros and cons, offering various services at different price levels, so compare options based on your specific needs. For succes…

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