I have compiled the list of things you need to work on when you move to the US. There are obvious dependencies here:- It will be really hard to open a bank account, until you have an SSN number. You can’t get a driver license unless you have proof of address. To the best of my abilities, I have compiled this list in a correct sequence. Please leave comments if you think the order is not correct or if I should add any steps.
- Get a good health care coverage
- Enroll into your employer’s 401K Plan
- Getting your SSN card
- Opening your first Bank Account
- Renting a place to stay
- Getting your Driver License
- Opening a brokerage Account
- Have or planning to have kids? – Start on 529 plan
- School Admission for kids
- College Admission:- Its importnat to start navigating expensive universe of colleges in US if you are moving to US with college age kids.
- Finding a good grocery store where you live, which has high quality products of your native country
Fresh Off The Boat 
It would be good to know where to find good options of Indian/Chinese/Korean grocery.
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Thank you Liaoyuan, that is a very good point. Finding a good market surely makes life easier. And it should be a consideration while choosing the area where you want to settle down.
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Thank you for the article. Any suggestions on ethnic organizations and community to connect with and make friends ?
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