File for Reinstatement (If Eligible): Prepare the Application: Complete the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, to apply for reinstatement.Submit Required Documents: Include a written explanation of the violation, a new For...
The student must be in the U.S. on a valid F-1 visa. The student must have been enrolled full-time in their current program of study for at least one full academic year (both fall and spring semesters) before starting the training or work....
Students and visiting scholars must be physically present in the U.S. to apply for an SSN. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to verify your legal entry into the U.S. before issuing an SSN. You must wait at least 10 days after enter...
No, working while your OPT is approved but you're waiting for your EAD is illegal and can jeopardize your legal status in the US. You can't start working until you receive your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card and the authorized start dat...
Applying for an H-1B visa involves several important timelines and steps. Here’s a detailed guide on when and how to apply: When to Apply 1. Annual Cap and Registration Period: H-1B Cap: There is an annual cap of 65,000 H-1B visas, with an additio...
If you leave the U.S., your credit history will remain on file with the credit bureaus. Should you return to the U.S. in the future, your credit history will still be relevant. However, most other countries do not transfer credit history from the U.S...
Yes, passive rental income in the USA is subject to taxes. If you own property in the U.S. and earn rental income, you will likely need to pay federal income taxes, and possibly State taxes, on that income. You might also be eligible for tax treaties...
No, you do not need to be a U.S. citizen to open a high-yield savings account online in the U.S. Many banks allow non-citizens, including individuals on visas such as F-1, H-1B, and other non-immigrant visas, to open accounts.
An international student will be taxed in the same manner as a non-resident alien for US federal income tax purposes, which means that they will be taxed only on US-source income.If you had US-source income, such as wages from a job in the US, schola...
The visa itself is only for entry into the U.S. Your status is maintained by the I-20 and duration of status (D/S) noted on the I-94. If you need to travel outside the U.S. and your visa has expired, you must renew it to re-enter.
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