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What are Food Stamps (SNAP)? Intended to help low-income families afford healthier food items, the USDA offers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through its Food and Nutrition Service Agency. You might know of it by its former name: Food Stamps. SNAP operates in all 50 States and provides nutritional benefits to supplement the food […]
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As a new immigrant in the United States, you should know that getting a credit card is an excellent way to help build your credit score. (Insert Link to “How to Build Credit in USA as an Immigrant” Article Here). It helps by establishing your financial background and credit history in the USA. A good
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Moving to any new country comes with a slew of challenges. One of those challenges can be the need to build a credit score from scratch. In the United States, new immigrants are ‘credit invisible’ until they get a U.S. based credit report. Without a credit score, it can feel nearly impossible to make large
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An ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a tax processing number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and who do not qualify for a Social Security Number (SSN). If you’re eligible to work in the United States, you may need
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An illegal immigrant in the U.S. is a nonnative person who is not a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident. They are considered undocumented when their immigration status is not resolved, and because of that, they are not allowed to work in this country. Non-citizens must fall into these three categories to be eligible to
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You have been working really hard for many years making of America your home, and you have been adapting to new ways of living, now you are ready for another step into the American dream. Buying a house is one of the most important investments people make. Investing in a home improves your sense of
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Every year, thousands of immigrants enter the United States for various reasons, be it because they are looking for a better lifestyle, job opportunities, education, environment, etc. The initial decision to rent or buy a home may be the first decision a newly arrived immigrant makes. Through the personal process of settling into a new
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You’ve decided that you’re ready to buy a home and that you need to be pre-approved for a mortgage for it to go as smoothly as possible. But the thought of going through the process can feel complex as immigrant of the United Sates. What’s involved? How long will it take? This guide is here
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Buying a house in the United States seem like daunting task for anyone going through the process. As an immigrant you also must consider potential legal work, visa restrictions, lenders (if you are getting a mortgage), and numerous other processes to purchase your own home. But at the end of the day, buying your own
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Wondering whether a non-US citizen can buy property in the USA? Great news! Anyone can buy property in the U.S., no matter their citizenship. In fact, nearly half of foreign citizens Here bought homes in the U.S. last year, compared with 66% of the US-born residents. But, if you are a non-US resident, know that
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