Guides for new immigrantsThe stuff nobody tells you, written down.
Practical guides for the first months of life in the U.S. — paperwork, money, workplace culture, and the everyday admin that fills a newcomer's brain.
Newcomer checklist · 12 min read
First 90 Days in the U.S. Checklist for New Immigrants
A week-by-week checklist for your first 90 days in the United States — SSN, banking, housing, healthcare, phone, taxes, and the small things nobody warns you about.
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Visa life admin · 14 min read
OPT and H-1B Life Admin Tracker: Dates, Documents, and Deadlines
Everything OPT and H-1B holders forget until it's urgent — EAD timelines, STEM extensions, H-1B transfers, travel rules, and the documents to keep in one folder.
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Starter guide · 18 min read
Newcomer Starter Guide: Apartments, Banking, Credit, and Healthcare in the U.S.
A plain-English starter guide for new immigrants navigating U.S. apartments, banks, credit scores, and health insurance — what to expect, what to ask, and what to avoid.
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Workplace scripts · 15 min read
Workplace Culture Scripts for Immigrants in U.S. Offices
Word-for-word scripts for immigrants navigating American workplaces — pushing back politely, asking for a raise, decoding 'circle back', and surviving small talk.
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