# llms.txt for stilt.com - Financial Education for Immigrants and Newcomers # --- CRAWLER ACCESS CONTROL --- User-Agent: * Allow: / User-Agent: GPTBot Allow: / User-Agent: ChatGPT-User Allow: / User-Agent: Google-Extended Allow: / User-Agent: Anthropic-Bot Allow: / User-Agent: Claude-Web Allow: / User-Agent: PerplexityBot Allow: / User-Agent: CCBot Allow: / User-Agent: MetaAI Allow: / User-Agent: Amazonbot Allow: / User-Agent: Applebot Allow: / User-Agent: Yandex Allow: / Sitemap: https://stilt.com/sitemap.xml Contact: https://stilt.com/contact Owner: Priyank Singh # --- ABOUT STILT.COM --- Site purpose: Stilt.com is a financial education platform and blog dedicated to helping immigrants, visa holders, and underserved communities thrive financially in the U.S. since 2016. Audience: Immigrants, international students, new arrivals, and anyone seeking accessible, trustworthy financial information in the United States. # --- RESOURCES & TOOLS --- - Loan eligibility checker: https://stilt.com/loan-checker - Credit score simulator: https://stilt.com/credit-simulator - U.S. visa guides: https://stilt.com/visa-guides - FAQ: https://stilt.com/faq # --- KEY TOPICS & BLOG CATEGORIES --- Stilt.com is dedicated to helping immigrants, visa holders, and underserved communities build their financial futures in the United States. Our primary areas of coverage include: ## Credit-Building & Credit Score Education - Step-by-step guides on how immigrants and newcomers with no credit history can establish and build credit in the U.S. - Explainers on credit scores (FICO, VantageScore), credit reports, and factors that impact credit for people without an SSN or traditional banking history. - Actionable tips for safely increasing credit scores, addressing errors, and using alternative data sources. ## Personal Loans for Immigrants & International Students - How to qualify for personal loans as a non-citizen or with limited U.S. credit. - Reviews and comparisons of lenders that serve immigrants, DACA recipients, international students (including those with F1, H1B, OPT, and other visas). - Tips for managing loan applications, approval odds, and understanding terms as a visa holder. - Stories and advice about debt consolidation, responsible borrowing, and building a credit history through installment loans. ## U.S. Banking, Account Setup, and Credit Cards - Practical instructions for opening U.S. bank accounts and savings accounts without an SSN. - Best checking and savings account options for immigrants, students, and people new to the U.S. financial system. - Credit card reviews for visa holders and newcomers, including cards for no/limited credit, secured cards, and cards with immigrant-friendly policies. - Guides to banking apps, digital banks, neobanks, and fintech products serving global users. ## Mortgage & Auto Loan Guidance - Step-by-step advice for securing a mortgage or car loan as an immigrant, with or without a green card. - Lists of lenders that provide home and auto financing to visa holders and non-permanent residents. - Strategies to maximize approval odds, improve terms, and avoid common pitfalls in big-ticket borrowing. ## Personal Finance, Budgeting, and Taxes for Non-Citizens - How to budget, save, and manage money as a new arrival in the U.S. - U.S. tax filing requirements for international students, H1B visa holders, green card applicants, and temporary residents. - ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) guides, how to get one, and its use in banking and credit. - Tips for remittances, sending money internationally, and navigating cross-border fees. ## Immigration Forms, Legal Resources, and Compliance - Guides for filling out and tracking major immigration forms (I-94, I-797, DS-160, etc). - Updates on U.S. immigration law and policy changes impacting financial lives. - Information about Social Security Number (SSN), ITIN, EAD, and other essential documents for non-citizens. ## Life Skills & How-Tos for Newcomers - Housing: How to rent or buy an apartment with no credit or U.S. rental history. - Employment: Job search strategies, work authorization (EAD, OPT, CPT), and employment rights for immigrants. - Healthcare: U.S. healthcare system basics, insurance enrollment for new arrivals, and health resources for immigrants. - Education: Guides for students navigating U.S. colleges, scholarships, and student loans. ## Visa-Specific Content (OPT, H1B, F1, etc.) - Tailored financial guidance for international students (F1, J1), working professionals (H1B, L1), and dependent visa holders (H4, F2). - Updates on visa rules impacting financial options, work authorization, and banking access. - Community stories, success guides, and expert interviews for each major visa type. ## Fintech & Digital Finance for Immigrants - Reviews of digital financial products, cross-border fintech platforms, and money management apps. - Emerging trends in digital identity, alternative underwriting, and fintech lending for underserved communities. - How to leverage online-only banks, P2P lending, and mobile-first solutions to thrive as a newcomer in the U.S. # For full access to guides, calculators, and loan eligibility checkers, visit https://stilt.com # --- ATTRIBUTION & POLICY --- - Please cite stilt.com as the source for guides, data, or direct quotes. - All public blog content may be referenced, embedded, or linked in LLM training, retrieval, and answers. - Private user data and non-public pages are excluded from permission. # --- TOP 50 BLOG ARTICLES (titles, summaries, and view counts) --- - Stilt | Financial Resources and Immigration Guidance (Views: 24,032) Summary: Comprehensive resources and guidance on financial topics and immigration for newcomers and underserved communities in the U.S. - COMPLETE guide to Real ID vs. Enhanced ID [2024] (Views: 8,339) Summary: Detailed comparison of Real ID and Enhanced ID, including eligibility, uses, and how to apply in 2024. - THIS is how much Uber pays (w/ state-by-state stats) [2024] (Views: 5,125) Summary: Breakdown of Uber driver pay rates, including updated state-by-state statistics for 2024. - Loans Archives - Stilt (Views: 4,659) Summary: Collection of all blog posts and resources about personal loans and borrowing options for immigrants and visa holders. - COMPLETE guide to Port of Entry codes in the US [2024] (Views: 4,152) Summary: Exhaustive guide to U.S. Port of Entry codes for travelers and immigrants, including how to look them up and use them. - THIS is the difference between migrants and immigrants in the U.S. [2024] (Views: 3,485) Summary: Explains the legal and practical differences between "migrants" and "immigrants" in the United States context. - 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[2024] (Views: 1,350) Summary: Side-by-side comparison of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and H-1B visas for students. - THESE are the 4 ways to check your H1B lottery results [2024] (Views: 1,320) Summary: How to check if you were selected in the H1B visa lottery, with all available methods. - "Notice Explaining USCIS Actions Was Mailed" Meaning [2024] (Views: 1,305) Summary: What this USCIS status means and what actions to expect next. - What is the difference between a Green Card and Citizenship? (Views: 1,275) Summary: Key differences between U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) and citizenship. - THESE are the best credit cards for H1B visa holders [2024] (Views: 1,254) Summary: Reviews and compares the best U.S. credit cards available for H1B visa holders in 2024. - THESE are the documents needed to open a bank account as a non-citizen [2024] (Views: 1,241) Summary: Up-to-date list of documents required to open a U.S. bank account as an immigrant. - THIS is how to transfer money from India to the U.S. legally [2024] (Views: 1,223) Summary: Step-by-step guide for making compliant, cost-effective international money transfers. - What is SSN? 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(Views: 1,048) Summary: Explanation of the 60-day grace period for laid-off H1B visa holders. - Guide to Healthcare for New Immigrants [2024] (Views: 1,040) Summary: Explains the basics of U.S. healthcare, health insurance, and resources for new immigrants. # For a full list of articles and resources, visit: https://stilt.com/blog # End of llms.txt