Step-by-step guides for your first months in the United States, written in plain language and based on official government sources.
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How to get a Social Security number
Who can get one, which documents to bring, and the steps to apply.
ITIN and taxes
How U.S. taxes work for newcomers, how to get an ITIN, and free tax help.
Banking and credit
Open a bank account, build credit from zero, and send money home safely.
Housing and renting
Find a place, understand your lease, know your rights, and avoid rental scams.
Health care
Emergency care, low-cost clinics, and how health insurance works.
Work and your rights
Hiring paperwork, minimum wage, overtime, safety, and where to get help.
School and English classes
Enroll your children in public school and find English classes for adults.
Driving in the U.S.
Foreign licenses, getting a state license, REAL ID and car insurance.
Daily life in the U.S.
Phones, transportation, money, measurements, holidays and important rules.
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