Financial Resources and Immigration Guidance for Students and Immigrants

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At a Glance: Sometimes credit scores can fluctuate even if you haven’t made any significant changes to your credit report. Different scoring models and factors can influence your credit score. Reasons for a drop in your credit score when nothing has changed include reported high utilization of…

At a Glance: If you’re struggling to find a cosigner and have bad or no credit, there are still options to get a loan. Online personal loan lenders consider factors beyond credit score, offering competitive rates. Secured loans use collateral such as vehicles. Credit unions cater to specific d…

At a Glance: H-1B sponsorship is when a U.S. employer supports a foreign worker’s application for an H1B visa, allowing them to work in specialized roles. The process involves confirming job eligibility, determining the wage, notifying U.S. workers, filing applications, and awaiting lottery se…

At a Glance: The F1 Visa is a non-immigrant visa for academic students studying in the US. Eligibility requires intentions to return home, acceptance to a US school, financial support, and ties to the home country. The F1 visa acceptance rate is challenging but varies. The visa interview covers univ…