Which U.S. Visa Holders Qualify for the Stimulus Check?
The United States have started to receive their COVID-19 stimulus checks, but which visa holders are entitled to receive this financial support?
People across the United States have started to receive their COVID-19 stimulus checks, but which visa holders are entitled to receive this financial support?
OnlineVisas CEO, Jon Velie helps break down the requirements.
Basic Requirements
- You MUST have a U.S. Social Security Number.
- You MUST have filed 2019/2018 taxes, i.e., you must be a resident alien for tax purposes by IRS.
- You MUST have been resident in the U.S. for at least six months in the last 3 years plus 31 days in 2020 (“Substantial Presence Test”).
This means not all non-immigrant visa holders will be eligible for stimulus checks.
Who is not eligible?
- Non-immigrants without a SSN would not be eligible.
- American citizens married to a foreign-born spouse with no SSN.
- Students on an F-1 or J visa.
- Children of unauthorized or undocumented parents.
Find out more in the 25th episode of Jon’s Coronavirus updates.
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