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Understand the visa landscape
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- Learning objective
- Learn which visa categories exist and where the official sources live.
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- Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.
About 14 minutes
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Move to the United States
Sequence the paperwork, the arrival logistics, and the first ninety days so nothing blocks anything else.
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- Store passport, visa, and I-94 copies securelyFirst 30 Days in America
- Apply for a Social Security number if eligibleFirst 30 Days in America
- Open a US bank accountFirst 30 Days in America
- Get a US phone number and planFirst 30 Days in America
- Find short-term accommodation and confirm the addressFirst 30 Days in America
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Stage 1
Learning path: Moving to the United States
Everything you need in sequence: documents, arrival logistics, housing, banking, and the first ninety days.
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Plan the first ninety days
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- Learning objective
- Sequence arrival tasks so nothing blocks anything else.
- Practical action
- Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.
About 16 minutes
Step 3
Complete the settling-in checklist
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- Learning objective
- Social Security, address registration, and status documents.
- Practical action
- Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.
About 12 minutes
Step 4
Open a bank account
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- Learning objective
- What documents banks ask for and which account types matter first.
- Practical action
- Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.
About 10 minutes
Step 5
Set up utilities, phone, and internet
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- Learning objective
- Deposits, credit checks, and how American billing cycles work.
- Practical action
- Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.
About 9 minutes
Step 6
Choose where to live
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- Learning objective
- Compare states on tax, cost, climate, and job market before signing a lease.
- Practical action
- Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.
About 13 minutes
Stage 2
Cornerstone guide: The Complete Guide to Living in the United States
The definitive US360 guide to building a life in America — how the country works, where to live, what it costs, and how to handle housing, money, healthcare, schools, work, taxes, and daily life. Written for a global audience, structured so you can read it end to end or jump straight to the section you need today.
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The Complete Guide to Living in the United States
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- Learning objective
- Get the complete, sourced picture in one place before acting on the detail.
- Practical action
- Work through the guide and note the sections that apply to your situation.
About 35 minutes
Stage 3
Supporting articles
The most useful living in america explainers alongside your lessons.
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How to Choose Which State to Live In
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- Learning objective
- No-income-tax states are not automatically cheaper. Comparing states well means weighing five variables at once.
- Practical action
- Read and capture anything you need to act on in your notes.
About 2 minutes
Step 2
Your First 90 Days in the United States
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- Learning objective
- The first three months set the tone for everything that follows. Here is the order to tackle documents, housing, banking, and healthcare so nothing blocks anything else.
- Practical action
- Read and capture anything you need to act on in your notes.
About 2 minutes
Step 3
How American Utilities and Household Bills Work
Not Started
- Learning objective
- Utility markets differ by state and sometimes by street. Learn which services are regulated, which are competitive, and where new residents most often overpay.
- Practical action
- Read and capture anything you need to act on in your notes.
About 2 minutes
Stage 4
Printables and templates
Take the plan off the screen — print it, fill it in, and keep it with your documents.
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Moving to America Checklist
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- Learning objective
- A 60-step checklist covering documents, housing, banking, utilities, and the first ninety days after arrival.
- Practical action
- Open the PDF (8 pages, version 3.1) and complete the sections that apply.
About 12 minutes
Step 2
First 30 Days in America Checklist
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- Learning objective
- The printable companion to The Complete Guide to Living in the United States — sixteen sequenced actions across four weeks, with space for account numbers, appointments, and local contacts.
- Practical action
- Open the PDF (6 pages, version 1.0) and complete the sections that apply.
About 9 minutes
Step 3
Moving Day Logistics Kit
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- Learning objective
- Interstate move planning, mover comparison sheet, packing timeline, and address-change checklist.
- Practical action
- Open the ZIP (15 pages, version 1.8) and complete the sections that apply.
About 18 minutes
Stage 5
Interactive tools
Run your own numbers instead of relying on national averages.
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Moving Budget Calculator
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- Learning objective
- Estimate the full cost of a move: movers, deposits, furniture, travel, and the buffer most people forget.
- Practical action
- Open the tool, enter your figures, and record the result in your notes.
About 12 minutes
Step 2
Cost of Living Calculator
Not Started
- Learning objective
- Compare housing, groceries, transport, healthcare, and taxes between any two American cities before you commit to a move.
- Practical action
- Open the tool, enter your figures, and record the result in your notes.
About 12 minutes
Step 3
State Comparison Tool
Coming SoonNot Started
- Learning objective
- Compare any two states across taxes, housing, climate, education, healthcare access, and job markets.
- Practical action
- Open the tool, enter your figures, and record the result in your notes.
About 12 minutes
Stage 6
Official and verified organisations
Go straight to the agencies and nonprofits that actually handle these requests.
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Immigration & Newcomers
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- Learning objective
- Official immigration information, settlement services, English-language learning, and citizenship preparation.
- Practical action
- Review the 9 verified organisations and bookmark the ones you will contact.
About 8 minutes
Step 2
Government Services
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- Learning objective
- Federal, state, and local agencies covering benefits, licensing, records, and consumer protection.
- Practical action
- Review the 11 verified organisations and bookmark the ones you will contact.
About 8 minutes
Stage 7
State resources
Rules, costs, and agencies differ by state. Choose a state of interest to tailor this stage.
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Transportation and driving in your state
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- Learning objective
- Check how transportation and driving works where you are heading.
- Practical action
- Read the matching section of the state guide and note anything state-specific.
About 9 minutes
Step 2
Housing and rent in your state
Not Started
- Learning objective
- Check how housing and rent works where you are heading.
- Practical action
- Read the matching section of the state guide and note anything state-specific.
About 9 minutes
Step 3
Healthcare access in your state
Not Started
- Learning objective
- Check how healthcare access works where you are heading.
- Practical action
- Read the matching section of the state guide and note anything state-specific.
About 9 minutes
Stage 8
Practical checklists
The hands-on tasks. Tick them off as you go — progress is saved with your journey.
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First 30 Days in America
The sequenced arrival plan: documents, money, phone, healthcare, and community.
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Moving Checklist
Everything to close out before departure and open up on arrival.
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Stage 9
Completion review
Confirm the outcome, capture what is left, and choose where to go next.
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Step 1
Review what you achieved
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- Learning objective
- Confirm the practical outcome of this journey against your original goal.
- Practical action
- Re-read your notes and list anything still outstanding.
About 10 minutes
Step 2
Choose your next journey
Not Started
- Learning objective
- Keep momentum by starting the journey that naturally follows this one.
- Practical action
- Browse the journey templates and start the next one that matches your plans.
About 5 minutes
Download center
Every printable this journey uses, with version history and the date we last reviewed it.
Moving to America Checklist
RecommendedA 60-step checklist covering documents, housing, banking, utilities, and the first ninety days after arrival.
PDF · 8 pages · version 3.1 · last updated 2026-06-18
First 30 Days in America Checklist
RecommendedThe printable companion to The Complete Guide to Living in the United States — sixteen sequenced actions across four weeks, with space for account numbers, appointments, and local contacts.
PDF · 6 pages · version 1.0 · last updated 2026-08-01
Moving Day Logistics Kit
RecommendedInterstate move planning, mover comparison sheet, packing timeline, and address-change checklist.
ZIP · 15 pages · version 1.8 · last updated 2026-05-06
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