Emigrating to United States
Stop paying thousands to intermediaries. Get the complete blueprint of 15 practical guides + toolkit and arrange everything yourself.
Most popular guides
The most read chapters
Health Insurance
NO universal healthcare, marketplace, employer-based, Medicare/Medicaid
Regions
East Coast, West Coast, South, Midwest, Texas, Florida
Cost of Living
Huge variation, rent, healthcare costs, groceries
First 90 Days
Step-by-step plan: SSN, bank, apartment, driver's license
Why the US?
American Dream reality, diversity, pros and cons
Paperwork & Bureaucracy
Green Card lottery, visa types (H-1B, L-1, E-2, EB-5), USCIS
All guides
15 chapters, step by step
Bank Account
Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo — SSN needed, ITIN
Finding Housing
Zillow, Realtor, lease terms, credit score, security deposit
Taxes
Federal + State income tax, IRS, W-4, 1040, FATCA, NL-US treaty
Driver's License
State DMV, driving test, car insurance, registration
Language
American English, cultural differences, business culture
Working & Entrepreneurship
At-will employment, 401k, PTO, self-employment, LLC
Social Security
Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, no federal unemployment
Children & Education
Public, private, charter schools, school districts, college prep
Bringing Pets
No EU Pet Passport, USDA certificate, airline requirements, state rules
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INCLUDED: PRACTICAL TOOLS
Besides the 21 guides, you receive ready-to-use templates, checklists, and calculators.
Pre-departure Checklist (3 Months Before)
SSN/ITIN Application Preparation Form
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Property Tax Calculator
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First Week in the United States
NL & EN version included
Knowledge Base
Frequently asked questions & in-depth articles
Cost of living in the US
Overview of cost of living in the US.
Green Card lottery DV program
Everything about the Green Card lottery and DV program.
Healthcare in the US
Everything about healthcare in the US.
Taxes in the US
Explanation of the American tax system.
Emigrating to the United States
Complete guide for emigrating to the United States.
Stories from emigrants
Dutch people who already made the move
Wouter (32)
Amsterdam → San Francisco, Californie
Through an H-1B visa I landed at a tech giant in San Francisco. The salary is high, but the bureaucracy and healthcare costs are a world apart.
Martijn (44)
Rotterdam → New York City, New York
As finance director I was transferred to headquarters in Manhattan. The L-1 visa was fast, but FATCA and double taxation made things financially complex.
Femke (35)
Utrecht → Austin, Texas
With an E-2 investor visa I started a sustainable fashion brand in Austin. Texas has no income tax, but American business culture required adjustment.
Did you know...?
Terms every emigrant should know
Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
The US permanent residence card. Gives you the right to permanently live and work in the US. Can be obtained through emp…
SSN (Social Security Number)
The US social security number. Essential for working, taxes, building credit, opening a bank account and virtually all o…
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
The US tax authority. Here you file annual tax returns (before April 15). As a US taxpayer you must report worldwide inc…
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
The digital arrival/departure form that records your immigration status and permitted stay in the US. Always check your …
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