Jul 2 Posted by Dan

Edward from Southampton, England

Meet Edward, who learned to love the USA during a 2 week visit at his parents in North Carolina and read why some people think he’s from the south pole. How long have you been living in the United States? Permanently since 2008 but in and out since the early 90’s. Why did you decide... read more

Jun 28 Posted by Dan

Lindsay from Montreal, Canada

I had the pleasure to interview Lindsay from Canada about her journey through immigration as part of my Success Stories series. She shared a lot of valuable information not only in this interview, but also in her personal blog, that you will find at the end of this interview. Enjoy! How long have you been... read more

Jun 25 Posted by Dan

How to Immigrate to the USA Without a Green Card

One question that many readers ask me ever since I started this website is, how you can move to the U.S., if none of the most common ways to get a greencard is working out for you. While I’m not an attorney or immigration expert, I can still try to give you some ideas about... read more

Jun 12 Posted by Dan

The Cost of Living in New York – Some Things to Know Before You Move

This is a guest post by Ashley Clark from New York International. Moving to New York City is a big decision and, as with any international move, it should be done with much preparation and careful planning.  Most people are familiar with the basic costs of moving – transportation expenses, paying the moving company,... read more

Jun 9 Posted by Dan

Build an Outstanding Credit History from Scratch

You might have paid off credit in your country already, but once you move to America, this is all in the past. Banks will need you to start over and prove that you’re credit worthy by building a great credit history with an outstanding FICO score. This may take a little while and there are … read more

Jun 5 Posted by Dan

Denisse from Lima, Peru

How long have you been living in the United States? Denisse: I moved to the United States September 2002. So almost 11 years ago. Why did you decide to move to the United States? Denisse: My aunt moved here in 2000, and then my sister decided to come to UNCC and study here. So, when... read more

Jun 5 Posted by Dan

Introducing Immigrant “Success Stories”

Introducing a brand new category on LiveWorkTravelUSA.com that will be all about people’s journeys to America, what they struggled with, the kind of visa they got and what tips they can give other immigrants. With “Success Stories” I am trying to get as many different nationalities from all over the world to share a little... read more

May 21 Posted by Dan

How to Get a Work Permit (EAD)

This is for all the spouses that took “one for the team” by joining their partners to move to the United States. Some of you quit your day job to make it all happen and to support your better half’s career. While migrating to the US is very exciting and it takes a while to … read more

May 15 Posted by Dan

How to Get a Social Security Number (SSN)

You have finally arrived in the USA – your new home after months, if not years of prep work and visa/greencard paperwork. So let’s not waste any time and get you started with some essentials like how to obtain your Social Security Number (SSN). It’s recommended to wait 10 to 14 days after you’ve entered... read more

Apr 23 Posted by Dan

Back to School: Your First US Driver’s License

Having a car in the United States is a necessity in most areas. Hardly anything can be reached conveniently by foot or on the bicycle, and if your destination is very close, it’s usually not very easy to get there without having a car or using public transportation. Sometimes there just aren’t any sidewalks or... read more

Apr 10 Posted by Dan

5 Ways to Get a Green Card

Starting a new life in the USA is what many of us dream about, some of us have achieved and others are trying everything they can to get there. Now, why do you need a green card and why couldn’t you just get a visa to live your dream? Visas are just a temporary solution … read more