I will be getting stocks from Amazon soon and need to fill one of W8 BEN or W9 forms to prevent extra tax withholding on stocks. I have been on F1 since August 2016. Anyone who was on F1 OPT VISA at the time he/she received vested RSUs please help. Which form do I need to fill?
I am on F1 visa OPT and second attempt to file H1B. Today I received PIP document from my manager. Now I have two options: 1. Leave amazon and choose severance. If my name is there in H1B lottery, can I negotiate my last day at Amazon to get my H1B filed? 2. If I choose to go with PIP and fails it i...Read more
Can a person employed and having above stated visa can get involved in day trading ?
My F1 visa expired around 6 months ago, but my EAD and I-20 (OPT STEM Extension) are still valid. I booked tickets to go home and to re-apply/extend my F1 visa. My DSO said there is a slight risk the visa won’t be granted. Has anyone had any experience with this? Did you get the visa again? How was...Read more
Hello, I am on first-year OPT and have a unexpired visa. I am planning to visit my home country. If I get a STEM OPT and I am on an expired visa, can I travel to and fro to my home country and the US? What's the process of the renewal? Can I visit my home country and renew my visa? What are all doc...Read more
Are most of the OPT visa holders from India working as recruiters ?
My friend is new to filing taxes and it looks like TurboTax doesn’t support non-citizens. How do y’all file taxes? Just use H&R Block or some other in person filing service? Edit: Thanks everyone! I’ll suggest sprintax, sounds like the way to go.
hi guys! i started my first opt from 2019 september. I wish i could visit my home country(not from china, india fyi if it matters, no offense) my opt will be expired at 2020 july and will apply stem at 2020 april(woth h1b). currently im working at tech(amazon) as sde which goes with my major. m...Read more
My university has said that I need to file taxes on sprintax due to my visa. When I try to enter my W2 details, it says state tax reported is higher than federal. This is because I contributed to a health savings account this year and its taxable in California. I should add I also gained interest fr...Read more
Which HFT companies in the US accept international students on OPT/STEM OPT visas and willingly sponsor H1B/GC for them for engineering positions? #finance #hft #tradingtech
I'm recent grad, started working on F-1 OPT visa and will be applying for H1-B lottery. Am I legally allowed to apply in IPOs? Is Webull a good option to apply for IPO? Or do you guys use any other platform? #tech #ipo #stockmarket
Stem OPT Extension folks do you need to update your F1 visa stamp on your passport or will having the STEM opt extension card suffice? If anyone has a USCIS link that highlights this and could link it below that'd be great!
Can I still apply for H1B next year if my opt-EAD expires before (10days)April 1st but my visa is valid until July? I have heard mixed answers from people and my company doesn’t know jack shit about the immigration process. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Tc-170k #tech #Usimmigration #h1...Read more
It’s been 3 months since I was laid off. And unfortunately with the current job market I haven’t managed to find a job! I wanted to post it out here to see if anyone who has been through a similar situation and has managed to continue to live in the US ( especially since my partner is here) Please ...Read more
Is it safe to travel internationally if I have valid OPT but the visa on my passport has expired?
Hi all, My opt ended in july 2019 and I have applied for my stem-opt extension for another two years (expecting its approval by the end of August). Meanwhile, I have my H1B approved through consular processing with my current company. questions: 1. Can I travel to my home country on my OPT early n...Read more
Hello Fellow Good People! Compliments of the new year to you all. I'm here looking for help, suggestions, and ideas...My little brother moved to the USA and graduated with a degree in Physics and Math this past June. Unfortunately, due to covid, he's been struggling to find a role at a company that ...Read more
My visa stamp has expired, currently on stem OPT haven't seen family in 5 years. Should I go to India for stamping? Or can I go to Mexico by road ? What are risks involved in going to Mexico? Will I need a Mexico visa because my stamp is expired? Or can I go because I still have a valid status? I ...Read more
Asking for a friend, of course - My friend is currently on F1 STEM Extension which expires in August 2019. His H1B got picked in the lottery this year. Can he travel outside of US in July (and re-enter in July itself) on his F1 Visa? What kind of impact would that have on H1B petition?
Just wondering if obtaining a travel visa is possible during OPT grace period to stay longer in the US. Anyone?