Dear all,

I have lived here in the USA for 4 months now and the top tips I would pass on would be:

1. Get to a Social Security Office as quickly as possible to get a Social Security Number. You practically don't exist in the US until you have one of these.

2. Build Credit History. Upon getting a SS Number, talk to your bank or financial institution about doing a secured loan. This is a loan against some savings that you deposit. This can help you get a credit score and history so that 6-9 months down the track you can look at getting loans and financing for major purchases.

3. Driving Licence. The mostly commonly used from of ID, it can also help you when looking to set various things up if you don't have a social or only recently just got one.

I hope this helps.
Ben

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1) If you drive in your country, get your driving record and a letter from your insurance company stating that you did not have any accidents (assuming it is true). If you have over 3-4 years of driving experience that will reduce your insurance payments drastically.

2) Bring notarized translations of everything you may ever need.

3) Bring written references from your bosses, that may help

4) Remember that there are no immigration etc organizations that will help you there, you need to be able to resolve any issues that you may face alone. Try to find people that you can go for help if needed.

5) You will need references for work and apartment etc so it will be very helpful if you have some acquaintances.

6) If you do not speak English you need to learn ASAP and language schools in USA are very expensive and not very well regulated. I recommend going to a state college and studying sth. You can go to a community college and get a certificate degree, this way at least after 1 year or so your English will improve and you will have a US degree at hand.

7) Get yourself a library card. You can use the internet for free when you first get here.

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