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Major News: OPT Could Be Trump’s Next Target!
In the previous round, Trump suspended immigration, which caused quite a bit of panic. This time, according to Forbes, the next focus is increasing restrictions on post-graduation...
Is It Over? Buffett Sells All Airline Stocks, Including UA, AA, Southwest, and Delta
According to CNBC, Buffett’s company Berkshire Hathaway sold off all of its positions in the U.S. airline industry, worth more than $4 billion. Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and bill...
"Final Version Released, No Impact on Green Card Applications Within the U.S." Trump to Sign Executive Order Temporarily Suspending Immigrant Visa Applications for 60 Days
4/22: Final executive order signed The final text of the executive order has now been released, and this version is much narrower in scope. For people who do not have a green card,...
Google Fi | New Users Can Activate eSIM on Select iPhone Devices
Some iPhone devices now support eSIM on Google Fi, currently for new users only. See: https://support.google.com/fi/answer/9823429 Important: iOS eSIM activation only works for new...
My Experience Buying a Gun in the U.S. and My Thoughts on It
Hi everyone, I’ve missed you all so much! During these unusual times, under the pressure from my mom thinking it’s dangerous, and the mother of my child thinking it’s dangerous, I...
Feline-like Animals May Possibly Be Infected by the Novel Coronavirus
This is not to suggest that everyone should stay away from cats; it is a reminder to protect your own cat(s) and avoid letting them go outside whenever possible. So far, there is n...
How to Buy Masks in the U.S. During the Pandemic and How to Wear Them Properly
Hi everyone, I’m Jeremy. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, “masks” have become hard currency around the world. Of course, there is still debate in different countries a...
What I Bought During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Food, Protective Supplies, Fitness, and Home Security)
I hope this article can give everyone some ideas on what to stock up on during the pandemic....
Target and Walmart set aside dedicated shopping hours for seniors and vulnerable groups
Target Target said on March 17 that it would also set aside the first hour after opening each Wednesday for vulnerable guests, including seniors and people with underlying health c...
Grubhub/Seamless Food Delivery App Guide [2020.4 Update: Rakuten Cashback on Grubhub Returns]
The Rakuten app has restored cashback for orders placed through the Grubhub app. For existing users, it is still 1%—better than nothing. We also welcome everyone to share their own...
How Can Tax Residents Still Claim the $5,000 U.S.-China Tax Treaty Exemption? (Updated for Form 1040 Schedule 1)
F-1 students generally file taxes as Non-Resident Aliens for five years. After those five years, does this treaty still apply? Online opinions are all over the place. Many people s...