Your first years here
Official immigration information, settlement services, English-language learning, and citizenship preparation.
What you'll find
Common services people look for in this category.
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Official government resources are labelled separately from nonprofit, educational, professional, and community organisations.
9 resources match your search.
Official filing, case status, forms, and processing times for green cards, work permits, and naturalisation.
The official guide to government information and services, with a directory of every federal agency and links to state and local offices.
State Department advising centres in more than 175 countries guiding international students through US applications.
Free study materials, practice civics tests, and class locators for the naturalisation interview.
Search low-cost and free immigration legal service providers by state and county.
Find local adult education, English-language, and high-school equivalency classes by postcode.
Federal resettlement programmes and state contacts for refugees, asylees, and other eligible newcomers.
Passports, visa categories, travel advisories, and consular services for people entering or leaving the United States.
Free online classes and a multilingual resource finder built specifically for refugees and immigrants.
Continue learning
Pair the resources above with a structured path so nothing gets missed.
Everything you need in sequence: documents, arrival logistics, housing, banking, and the first ninety days.
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Answer a short set of questions and get pointed to the official government resources that apply to your situation.
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Moving Guide
A 60-step checklist covering documents, housing, banking, utilities, and the first ninety days after arrival.
Updated June 18, 2026
Checklist
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.
Updated August 1, 2026
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Every listing states who runs the resource. Official government information is always labelled separately from nonprofit, educational, professional, and community organisations.
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Federal, state, and local agencies covering benefits, licensing, records, and consumer protection.
Prepare before you need it
Emergency preparedness, disaster response, weather alerts, road safety, and fraud prevention.
Know your rights
Free legal aid, bar associations, tenant and employment rights, courts, and small claims help.