Can Immigrants Invest in the U.S. Stock Market?

Yes — most immigrants can legally invest in the U.S.

You will usually need:

  • SSN or ITIN

  • U.S. address

  • Bank account

Start simple:

  • Open a brokerage account

  • Consider low-cost index funds

  • Invest long term

Do not trade based on emotions.
Do not chase social media trends.

Investing is about patience, not speed.