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If you are an international student traveling to the United States you might need to get an SSN, Social Security Number. An SSN is a unique number that is used to let the government know who is working in the country. This can later be used to decide who is entitled to social security benefits. [&he…

At a Glance: To start building your credit today, follow these 11 steps. First, check your credit report for errors and dispute any inaccuracies. Next, negotiate with creditors for better terms or rates on outstanding loans. Make sure your credit limits are accurately reported to avoid being seen as…

If you are coming to the United States as an international student you are probably wondering if you will be able to give yourself some extra income by working while you are here. Once you hold a valid F1 visa you will be able to work but the types of work you can do are […]

If you are thinking of applying for an H1B visa in 2018 you have probably been wondering about the various fee attached to each application. It can be a costly process and it is not always clear where the money is going. In this article we will try to put your mind at rest by […]

At a Glance: Master of Science (MS) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees differ in their focus and scope. An MS degree delves deeply into a specific subject, while an MBA offers a broader skill set for business professionals. The length of an MS program varies from 1 to 5 years, with …

At a Glance: A credit report is a compilation of your financial activity, including credit accounts and loans, created by consumer reporting agencies. It is important because lenders use it to assess your creditworthiness when deciding whether to grant you loans or services. A poor credit history ca…

At a Glance: Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is an employment program for F1 visa students that involves supervised fieldwork. Some universities allow students to start CPT immediately upon arrival. CPT comes in three types: degree-based, course-based, and cooperative. While most universities do…

The United States is host to some of the world’s great universities. Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students head to America to receive a higher education. But while the United States offers top-tier schooling, it comes with a hefty price tag. The rapid growth in tuition costs is…

Credit history is often the biggest stumbling block between you and getting access to credit. In this post, we are going to explain the basics of credit history and how you, as a non-U.S. citizen, will be able to build your credit history. What is credit history? A credit history is a record on…