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Newcomer to USA

Settling Down

• Apply for Social Security Number
• Get a Driver's License
• Education for Kids (K-12)
• Tips for choosing a Cell phone plan
• Cellular Services Overview
• Measurement Units

• Open a Bank Account
• Renting an Apartment
• Calling Home: Suitable International Plans
• Prepaid Cell phone Plan
• Buying a Car

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Health Insurance in USA

• Choosing a Health Insurance Plan: HMO vs. PPO
• The New Health Care Reform
• Health Insurance: Some Important Terms
• Visitor Insurance Plans for USA Visitors
• Health Insurance for H1B Visa Holders

• HealthCare: Emergency Care vs Urgent Care
• Questions to Ask When Buying Health Insurance
• Health Insurance in America
• Medical Insurance for New Immigrants to USA

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Accommodation

• How to find a place to rent for you and your family?
• Move-in checklist
• Tips to reduce energy cost at home

• Explanation of Utilities (gas, water, electricity)
• Pets and Rent Payment Policies
• Tips for renting an apartment

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Money Matters

• 401K Primer
• Certificates of Deposit (CD)
• Car Loan
• H1B visa and Credit cards
• Send Money Home from USA

• Credit Cards
• Understanding your Credit History
• Shopping Tips
• Auto Re-finance

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Transportation

• Car Insurance
• Gasoline Grades
• Tips to avoid a Lemon Car
• Renting a Car
• How to get a Driver License?

• Public Transport
• Parking Rules
• Lemon Cars
• Top 10 Tips to Buy a Used Car

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About USA

• Life in USA
• USA Climate
• Dress Code in U.S.
• American Lingo
• Alternative phone numbers to 911 in Bay Area
• US Currency
• US Map with States and their Abbreviations
• Calling 911: Emergency Phone number
• Facts about USA
• Life on H1B Visa in US: Useful information

• Education for H4
• USA Customs Regulations at USA airports
• Locating a Restaurant in USA
• Office Environment & Work Culture in U.S.
• Safety Tips in America
• US Holidays
• Day Light Savings Time
• Conversion table
• Emergency: How to record a suspect's description?
• US-VISIT Program

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USA Visa Guide

B2 Visa USA Visitor Visa

B1 Visa Business Visa

H1B Visa Work Visa

H4 Visa Spouse Visa

L1 Visa, L2 Visa Work Visa

F1 Visa Student Visa

K1 Visa Fiancé Visa

K3 Visa Spouse Visa

US Green Card Permanent Resident

US Citizenship Naturalization

J1 Visa Student Visa