Hi All,

I hope everyone is doing well...

I just have a few questions about moving to Florida..
1) How long does it take to get your Social Security once u land on US soil
2) Will i need to take a driving test to get another licence or can i use my UK one.
3) Does anyone know of any good websites for car insurance, where they give u a quote online...like uk sites.

Thanks

Andy

Duffbeer,

Social security card will (typically) take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks to get - you must wait 8-10 days after entering the US before applying since you will not show up in the computer system before that, then it will take 2 - 4 weeks to get it in the mail.

To get a DL, most states require driving test (some require both the written and driving portions). Check HERE for specific requirements for Florida - your profile and timeline do not indicate which visa you're coming on so it is impossible to say which requirements you will need.

Insurance - try www.geico.com www.progressive.com

that's excellent...i will take a look at the websites.

Thanks alot!!!

Andy

I use Infinity insurance here in Florida ... they're a new company so their rates are a little lower

The social security thingy only took three weeks for Claudeth. Don't know about Florida other than it gets a bit windy in places

Where in Florida will you be living? I moved to Fort Lauderdale almost 5 months ago. It shouldn't take too long, a couple of months for SS, DL. We use MET-Life insurance here and the rate was surprisingly low, even for my husband being a foreign licensed driver at first.

Hi,

I will be living in Miami to start off with..
I hope it doesnt take a couple of months for the SS, i really want to be working within the 1st month of getting there.. very scary so far!! too much to sort out!!

Speak to u soon

Andy

It's really very helpful for all of us behind you!!

Well I'm in Fort Lauderdale which is 20 miles from Miami,,we are in Miami alot..we'll definitely have to get together when you come over here we'd love to meet other VJ couples! Please keep in touch for anything u might need