H1B Layoff and Unemployment Benefits: What Korean Workers Get Wrong
Most H1B holders assume they can’t claim unemployment benefits after a layoff. They’re wrong. Who qualifies, how to file, and what it means for your visa.
H1B and DoorDash: Why Gig Work Can Cost You Your Visa
H1B holders cannot do gig work on DoorDash or Uber Eats. Why contractor self-employment violates H1B status and what the consequences are.
H1B Job Change Insurance Gap: What to Do When COBRA Costs $1,500/Month
H1B job change insurance gap explained — COBRA, Marketplace SEP, spouse plans, and short-term options compared with real costs and deadlines.
You May Qualify for US Social Security Even Without 40 Credits — If You Worked in Korea
Korean immigrants short of 40 US Social Security credits can combine Korean NPS work years under the US-Korea Totalization Agreement to unlock benefits.
Roth IRA on H1B, F1, or OPT: Your Visa Status Doesn’t Disqualify You — Earned Income Does
Yes, you can open a Roth IRA on H1B, F1, or OPT — visa status is irrelevant. The real eligibility rules, 2024 limits, and why to start now.
Retiring to Korea from the US: The Financial Checklist Nobody Gave You
Retiring to Korea from the US? What changes for taxes, Medicare, 401k withdrawals, and Korean health insurance — the checklist with real numbers.
What to Do With Your 401(k) When You Move Back to Korea — 4 Options Compared
Planning to move back to Korea? What happens to your 401(k) — early withdrawal costs, IRA rollover steps, and what the Korea-US tax treaty covers.
First Week US Banking Setup for Korean Immigrants — The Exact Checklist Nobody Gives You
New to America? The exact US banking setup order — bank account without an SSN, SSA application timing, and your first credit card, step by step.
Laid Off in America? Your First 48-Hour Financial Checklist (H1B & Immigrant Edition)
Just got laid off? Step-by-step financial checklist for the first 48 hours after an H1B layoff — COBRA, severance, 401k, and unemployment benefits.
Sending Money to Korea in 2026 — Wise vs Remitly vs Korean Bank Apps (Real Fee Comparison)
Sending money to Korea? Compare Wise, Remitly, and Korean bank apps by total KRW received — real fees plus exchange rate spreads by transfer amount.