IterAI
Essays on AI, Cloud & Finance

by Nevin Selby

IterAI is a long-form newsletter written by Nevin Selby, where I share practical insights, lessons, and opinions on artificial intelligence, data engineering, and cloud systems based on my hands-on experience.

Mar 11, 2026

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10 min read

You still have to file US taxes, even as an F‐1 student

This is the guide I wish someone had handed me in that first year.

Nevin Selby

Mar 8, 2026

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10 min read

How I Actually Use Credit Cards as an F‐1 (Without Going Broke)

Credit cards can feel like a mix of magic and danger

Nevin Selby

Feb 25, 2026

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10 min read

Building a Basic US Credit Score While Staying Visa‐Safe

This is a detailed, human guide to what a US credit score is, why it matters, low‐risk ways to build it as an F‐1, and how to keep everything visa‐safe and clean when you eventually move or leave.

Nevin Selby

About the author

Nevin Selby is a software engineer and writer focused on AI, data, and cloud technologies. He also maintains a personal portfolio at nevinselby.github.io, where he documents his work and projects.

IterAIEssays on AI, Cloud & Financeby Nevin Selby

You still have to file US taxes, even as an F‐1 student

How I Actually Use Credit Cards as an F‐1 (Without Going Broke)

Building a Basic US Credit Score While Staying Visa‐Safe

About the author

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IterAI
Essays on AI, Cloud & Finance

by Nevin Selby