USA Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in the USA. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in the USA.
Visas & Permits
- Introduction: Accessing the US
- American ESTA : What is it and why do I need one?
- Visas to the US: Differentiating between visa types
- Immigrant visas: Visa categories and preferences
- Visa applications: Applying for an immigrant visa
- Non-immigrant visas: Visas for restricted stay in the US
- Working non-immigrant visas: Working in the US
- Student visas: Studying in the US
- Short-term visas: Tourism or business visits to the US
- Family-based visas: Joining your fiancé, spouse and family in the US
- American citizenship: The path to becoming a US citizen
- Employees of international organizations visas: Foreign government representatives
- Transit visas: Travelers in transit in the US
Jobs
- Introduction: The American job market
- Finding work: How to look for a job in the U.S.
- Job applications: How to apply for jobs in the US
- Work environment: Working hours, salaries and job security
- Green Card and Work Visa: When and how to apply for them
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The search for accommodation in the USA
- The rental market: How hard is it to find accommodation?
- Getting started: How to prepare your accommodation search
- Classifieds: Big choice - big competition
- Real estate agents: How to deal with estate brokers
- Other rental options: Shared apartments and short-term accommodation
- Student housing: Living on university campus
- Rental Contracts: Everything you need to know before signing a lease
- Moving in: Household management and utilities
Property
- Introduction: An overview of the US market
- Finding your property: How to find property in the US
- Legal Requirements: The different legal status in the US
- Fees and Taxes: What your property will cost you
- Mortgages: Financing your property
Health
- Introduction: The American healthcare system
- Doctors & Dentists: Appointments, visits and insurance
- Hospitals: How to deal with hospital and clinics
- Health insurance: How to cover your medical expenses in the US
- Pharmacies: How to get medication in the U.S.
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers, hospitals and pharmacies
Money
- American banks: Where to manage your finances
- Opening an account: How to open a bank account in the U.S.
- Cards: Debit cards and credit cards
- Currency exchange: A beginner’s guide to spending
- International currency exchange: Glossary of financial jargon
- Transfers: How to transfer money between the U.S. and your country.
- Insurance: Covering yourself against liabilities and other problems
- Credit History: Your financial past can determine your future
Language
- English: Learning and Speaking
- Learning English: How to master the local language effectively
- University: Proof of English required by American universities
Telephone & Internet
- Introduction: Phones and cell phones in the U.S.
- Getting a phone line: How to get a landline (fixed line) at home
- Calling: How to make a phone call in the U.S.
- Long Distance calls: How to save money on long-distance calls
- Public phones: Phone booths and phone cards
- Information: Phone books, enquiries and important numbers
- Mobile phones: Cell phone operators and networks
- Mobile rates: How to choose the right calling plan
- Internet: How to get connected at home
- Internet cafés and access: Where to access the internet
Education
- Introduction: The US education system
- Pre-school education: Kindergarten, play school and nursery school
- Elementary and Secondary Education: Elementary, middle, and high schools
- Higher Education: Universities, qualifications and fees
- The American school system: Grades, school hours and terms
- Which school to choose: Public or Private School?
- International Schools in the US: Qualities and Learning methods
Travel & Leisure
- Driving in the US: An introduction to the American way of driving
- Public transport: Travelling by public transport in the US
- New Drivers: Getting your driver's license in the USA
- Driving Licence: Recognition of foreign licenses and US licenses
- Vehicle regulations: registration, road tax and safety in the US
- Vehicle import & export: How to bring you car to the US
Culture
- The American style: Culture, politic, mentality and lifestyle
- The Americans: What are they really like?
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad
- US customs: Regulations for permanent & temporary residents
- Customs declaration: What can you bring to the US?
- US Immigration: Immigration procedures upon arrival
- Arrival in the US: Documents and declarations