Mine Gur
Joined: 15 July 2023 Last seen: 4 months ago
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CEO New York, United States of America
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Open US Bank Account & Credit Card
What Documents Are Required to Open a Bank Account?
Typically, F-1 visa holders will need to provide the following documents:Passport: As proof of identity.
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Employment
Can I work with a pending OPT application?
No, you cannot begin working until you have received your EAD card from USCIS.
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Social Security Number
Who is eligible to apply for a Social Security Number?
F-1 students with a job offer letter and/or work permissionJ-1 students with a job offer and work permission from their DS-2019 sponsor
I am a student visa holder, and my employer deducted Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes. Do I need to pay these taxes?
The Internal Revenue Code grants an exemption from social security and Medicare taxes to nonimmigrant students in F-1 status. The exemption period of the F-1 visa is five years from the date of their arrival in the US.
Mine Gur
8 months ago In General Student Questions
Can a refugee apply for a student visa and be allowed to travel in the United States?
If you are a refugee in a country that is not your home country (for example, you are a Syrian refugee in Turkey), and you wish to study in another country (such as the United States), you would typically need to apply for a student visa (e.g., F-1 visa for the U.S.) like other international students. In summary, while a refugee does not need a student visa to study in the country where they ha
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Social Security Number
Can I transfer my credit history from my home country to the U.S.?
No, credit histories are typically country specific. If you move to the U.S., you will need to build a new credit history from scratch, even if you had a good credit history in your home country.
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Change Of Status
I am an international student. Do I have to use Practical Training (F-1) or Academic Training (J-1) before I can get the H-1B?
Not necessarily. However, most F-1 or J-1 students will find it advantageous to obtain Practical Training or Academic Training to begin working as soon as they are offered the job since cap subject employment may not start until October 1st, and since H-1B employment may not be possible due to the cap.
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Employment
What happens after my OPT period ends?
After your OPT period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to either leave the U.S., transfer to another academic program, or change your immigration status.
Mine Gur
8 months ago In Employment
How can I apply the CPT? Do I need to apply work permit from USCIS?
To apply for CPT, you must go through your Designated School Official (DSO). You need to apply online before starting your internship, clerkship, or practicum. The following documents are required for the CPT application:CPT Employment Information (online form) Department Recommendation for CPT (online form) CPT Internship Offer
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