International Nurse USA Living, Working and Studying Guide

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Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. This Guide is designed to help international nurse deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in the USA. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in the USA.


Visas & Permits

• Introduction: Immigration to the US

• Visas for the USA: Visa type and documentation requirements

• Visa applications: How to apply for an immigrant visa

• Immigration visas for the US: Categories and quotas

• Non-immigrant Visas: Visas for a limited stay in the US

• Category B Visas: Visitors

• Category F Visas: Academic or Language Students

• Category H Visas: Workers

• Category O Visas: People of Extraordinary Ability

Jobs

• Introduction: The American job market in perspective


• Finding work: How to look for a job in the U.S.


• Job applications: How to impress an American employer


• Work environment: Salaries, working hours and vacations


• Green Card and Work Visa: When and how to apply for them


Housing & Rentals


• Introduction: The search for accommodation in the USA


• The rental market: How hard is it to find accommodation?


• Getting started: How to prepare your accommodation search

• Classifieds: Big choice - big competition

• Real estate agents: How to deal with estate brokers

• Other rental options: Shared apartments and short-term accommodation

• Student housing: Living on university campus

• Rental Contracts: Everything you need to know before signing a lease

• Moving in: Household management and utilities


Health


• Introduction: The American healthcare system


• Doctors & Dentists: Appointments, visits and insurance


• Hospitals: How to deal with hospital and clinics


• Health insurance: How to cover your medical expenses in the US


• Pharmacies: How to get medication in the U.S.


• Emergencies: Emergency numbers, hospitals and pharmacies


Money


• American banks: Where to manage your finances


• Opening an account: How to open a bank account in the U.S.


• Cards: Debit cards and credit cards


• Currency exchange: A beginner’s guide to spending


• International currency exchange: Glossary of financial jargon


• Transfers: How to transfer money between the U.S. and your country.


• Insurance: Covering yourself against liabilities and other problems


• Credit History: Your financial past can determine your future


Language


• English: Learning and Speaking


• Learning English: How to master the local language effectively


• University: Proof of English required by American universities


Telephone & Internet


• Introduction: Phones and cell phones in the U.S.


• Getting a phone line: How to get a landline (fixed line) at home


• Calling: How to make a phone call in the U.S.


• Long Distance calls: How to save money on long-distance calls


• Public phones: Phone booths and phone cards


• Information: Phone books, enquiries and important numbers


• Mobile phones: Cell phone operators and networks


• Mobile rates: How to choose the right calling plan


• Internet: How to get connected at home


• Internet cafés: Where to access the internet


Education


• Introduction: The US-American education system

• Pre-school education: Kindergarten, play school and nursery school


• Elementary and Secondary Education: Grammar schools and High schools


• Higher Education: Universities, qualifications and fees


• The American school system: Grades, school hours and terms

• Which school to choose: Public or Private School?

• International Schools in the US: Qualities and Learning methods

Travel & Leisure

• Driving in the US: An introduction to the American way of driving

• Public transport: Travelling by public transport in the US

• Driving Licence: Recognition of foreign licenses and US licenses

• Vehicle regulations: registration, road tax and safety in the US

• Vehicle import & export: How to bring you car to the US

Culture

• The American style: Culture, politic, mentality and lifestyle

Moving

• Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider

• Professional removal companies: How to work with them

• Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad

• US customs: Regulations for permanent & temporary residents

• Customs declaration: What can you bring to the US?

• US Immigration: Immigration procedures upon arrival

• Arrival in the US: Documents and declarations

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