Your preparations and stress paid off! You got your US visa; you’ve booked your flight; and you are moving to the United States for real! This is it!
But wait just a minute!
Before you start packing, you need to plan for these 5 things right after you land in America! Save this article or print it out because I will provide some practical steps that you can follow. If you have any question, feel free to comment below or message me at cluelessintheus@gmail.com.
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Watch our full conversation below on YouTube. If you prefer the audio version, continue scrolling down and listen via SoundCloud.com.
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Moving to the USA feels like restarting your life, but in a foreign land.
Do you remember the first time you rented a room or an apartment in College? How about when you first moved out of your parents’ house to start building your career? Or when you first got married?
In all of these cases, you had to buy almost everything you needed. Sometimes you received gifts and giveaways from your family and friends.
When you first arrive in the USA, you will need to buy a lot of things! A lot!
Thanks to the World Wide Web, you can now order most of your needs online. This is even better for the bigger items such as a sofa or mattress, especially if you don’t have a pickup truck!
Here’s a list of all the things you will need to buy right after you arrive in the USA and secured your first apartment.
Most of the items below are from Amazon.com. If you ever purchase on Amazon, make sure to signup for Amazon Prime membership to enjoy free two-day shipping and other perks.