When I came to US , I figured out things as in when I needed to do them. Unfortunately put pressure on you as this is like starting to dig a well when you are thirsty. Hopefully this posy finds you soon and help you on your journey.

Checklist for 1st Month!

1> SSN Card :-> SSN card is a unique tax identification id that you should ideally try to get it on the first week in US. Please go through below sites to understand the process and rationale behind acquiring ssn card

How to get SSN Card

2> Bank Account: ->

Opening a bank account in US as soon as you can is important but it can also get a bit difficult. There are a few requirements that you need to satisfy before you can open an account. Opening an account with bank is essential for receiving your wages from your employer. But there are other things which can get stuck if you do not have the bank account. Please follow below link to read more about opening bank account.

3> Getting a credit card :->

America runs on credit! If you haven’t heard about this phrase yet, you need to spend more time watching tv :). Having a a good credit history will open many doors for you in America. Unfortunately when we come to US, most of us do not have much of record on our spending and repaying habbits. We need to start building our credit history from scratch. The sooner you start doing it the better. The first step on that journey is getting your first credit card. Please follow below link to read more about credit card, credit history and more.

4> Driving license: -> Depending which state you moved to, you may need to give either just written test or driving test to get a US driving license.

Motor Vehicle Services

Try to get these two things done by the first month. This will definitely help you in the long run. I will update this page with more things, keep checking back!

Suvrat