A Guide for US Immigrants

Here you can find everything you need at every step of your path to US citizenship

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Первые шаги в США

Buy a SIM card

How to buy a SIM card? In the U.S., there are two types of plans – prepaid and contract. Prepaid – works like in Russia. You pay first for...

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Find Housing and a Job

To rent housing, most landlords require proof of income, an SSN, and a credit history. Often, a deposit equivalent to one month’s rent is re...

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Proof of Address

It will be asked everywhere until you receive your first local documents; this will make it much easier for you to obtain all other document...

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Bank cards

First, you need to open a debit card, then as soon as possible, open a credit card (even if you don't plan to use it). Credit history is jus...

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Apply for Benefits - Food Stamps and Cash

1. Food stamps - these are cash benefits for low-income people intended for purchasing food. They are provided through the SNAP program. T...

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Health Insurance

Health Insurance Types There are several types of health insurance: Paid insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, and Medicare. There is also a sub...

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DRIVER LICENSE | State ID

Driver’s Licenses and Identification To get a driver’s license, you must meet your state’s requirements and have the necessary documents to...

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I-589 Application for Asylum

If you want to apply for asylum, you must file Form I-589 within one year of arriving in the United States.There are some exceptions that al...

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I-765 Employment Authorization

To obtain a work permit and SSN, you must file Form I-765 with USCIS Can you apply for a work permit (EAD) and SSN at the same time? [Cat...

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Non-work SSN

Non-work SSN without EAD What you need to do: 1. Go [or call during quarantine] to DSHS/HRA/DSS (so-called welfare) and request assistance...

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Car insurance

Car Insurance in the USA | Which Coverage to Choose Moving from Russia to the USA, car insurance can be confusing. Instead of two options l...

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Start learning English

Where to Find Free English Courses? Learn English Online Use free videos and online lessons to learn and practice English at USALearns.o...

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