Moving to the United States from another country can seem overwhelming. In this article you will find some useful tips to reassure yourself and live the American dream.
Steps
Step 1. Start taking care of everything 3-4 months before moving to the United States
Step 2. Search and get a U. S. A. visa
that's right for you.
Step 3. If you are not being transferred by your current employer, who will be in charge of submitting your H1B visa application at the Immigration Office, you need to find a job
It is a point very important.
Step 4. Prepare your travel documents in advance, as visa application takes some time
You must have a certified copy of your birth certificate, marriage certificate or divorce decree. To obtain a work visa, it is also useful to have a document with your work history and reference letters from previous employers.
Step 5. Apply for your Social Security number before moving
Step 6. Obtaining financial credentials can be quite a challenge in this country
Once you've assigned your Social Security number, apply for a credit card at a bank in the United States.
Step 7. Check your passport is valid
Step 8. Upon arrival in the U. S. A
fill out Form I-94 (it will be given to you by customs, do not lose it).
Step 9. When looking for a home, if you have children, consider what childcare facilities are available in that area
The quality of schools can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Also consider renting rather than buying one right away. It's easier to rent, waiting for you to find the right one to buy.
Step 10. Before enrolling your children in school, ask about the mandatory vaccinations
Step 11. Don't bring too many things:
Unless it's cheap heirlooms or clothes for the first few days at work, think about selling or giving to charity what you don't need to bring with you. You will be able to go shopping when you arrive and have settled down.
Step 12. Obtain an international driving license in your home country in case you decide to drive in the United States
Also check what driving rules are to be followed.
Step 13. Take a walk around the neighborhood of your new home to see what's there, such as gas stations, hospitals, banks, the post office, supermarkets, restaurants
Step 14. Familiarize yourself with the rules and behaviors to follow, such as curfews, traffic, etc
Step 15. If you have any, ask for pet health and vaccination certificates
Before taking them with you, think carefully about their age, the breed (if it is allowed) and the cost of transport. Remember that quarantine can last for months.
