United States Guides
9 step-by-step how-to guides for moving to, working in, and living in United States.
Driving Licence Guide for Newcomers in the United States
A practical guide to driving legally in the United States as a newcomer, how state DMVs work, driving on a foreign licence and IDP, getting your state licence
How to Find Housing in the United States as a Newcomer
A practical, step-by-step guide to renting your first home in the United States as a newcomer, how the rental market works, where to search, the documents
How to Apply for a U.S. H-1B Visa: Step-by-Step
A step-by-step guide to the US H-1B visa, what it is, the role of the sponsoring employer and the specialty occupation, the annual cap and registration
How to Get Your Social Security Number (SSN) in the United States
A practical, step-by-step guide to getting a Social Security Number (SSN) in the United States as a newcomer: who is eligible, the documents you need, how to
How to Move to the USA: Visa Routes Explained
A practical overview of the main visa routes to move to the USA, family, employment, the Diversity Visa lottery, study, and humanitarian paths
How to Open a Bank Account in the United States as a Newcomer
A practical, step-by-step guide to opening your first US checking and savings account as a newcomer, what documents you need, whether you need an SSN, how to
US Healthcare for Immigrants: How Coverage Works
A guide to healthcare in the United States for immigrants, understanding the complex system, getting insurance through an employer or the marketplace, public
US Tax Basics for Newcomers and Immigrants
A newcomer’s guide to US taxes, understanding the multi-level system, tax residency and who must file, taxpayer identification numbers, how income tax and
US Visa Interview: Common Questions and How to Answer
A guide to US visa interviews, understanding the interview, questions about your purpose of travel, finances and ties, how to prepare and present yourself