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A Court Blocked the F-1 “End Date” Rule One Day Before It Took Effect. What Applies Now?
If your U.S. immigration record still shows “D/S” (Duration of Status) instead of a specific expiration date, that remains valid.…
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The $4,000 Fee That Now Hits H-1B and L-1 Extensions, Even With the Same Employer
If your employer is renewing your H-1B or L-1 this year, that renewal may now cost the company an extra…
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The U.S. credit catch-22: how to build a credit score in your first weeks
Getting your first U.S. credit card can feel backwards. You need a U.S. credit history to qualify for some cards.…
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Filed a tax extension? October 15 is the deadline, and your first U.S. year has a bigger trap
If you filed a tax extension in April, your 2025 federal tax return is due October 15, 2026. That part…
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Turning 65 on a green card? Why Medicare Part A may not be free for you
Turning 65 does not automatically mean you get free Medicare Part A. For most people, Part A, which covers hospital…
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H-4 spouses win a court ruling on EAD extensions, but it does not apply nationwide
If you are an H-4 spouse waiting for an EAD renewal, a federal court has given seven H-4 spouses a…
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Federal student loan rates rose for 2026-27: what it means if you came on an F-1 or just got your green card
If you are planning to pay for college or graduate school in the U.S., the interest rate on federal student…
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The 2027 Social Security raise could be around 3.5%: what it means if you’re a non-citizen
If you receive Social Security and are not a U.S. citizen, there is a number worth watching: the 2027 cost-of-living…
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$100,000 or $103,265? What the viral H-1B fee videos keep getting wrong
If you have seen videos claiming that H-1B workers now face a $100,000 or $103,265 fee, you could be forgiven…
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“H-1Bs getting crushed”: is the $100k fee already blocked? What to actually watch
If you have been watching H-1B videos lately, you may have seen some version of the same message: H-1Bs are…