Immigrant Visa Approved, Advice On Next Steps...

[SM84 6]

Hi All,

I recently received my immigrant visa and I am in the process of packing and confirming my journey. I have just paid my immigrant visa fee of $165 as well.

I would like advice on what to expect at the port of entry, any tips, advice etc?

Once done with this, what are other basic things that I should be checking off my list?

Thanks.

[Eric & Idalia 56]

Hi. I received my immigrant visa too. Did you check VisaJourney POE reviews?

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In my list I have pending:

-Close unnecessary back accounts. When I was an au pair I left (without knowing) an internet access to a bank account and when I came back they charged me for the two years that I didn't use it.

-Translate important documents (if it is cheaper in your country)

-Pack important documents as: credit cards, university diploma, any certification diploma

That's all I have thought. When do you travel?

[SM84 6]

Hey,

I'm planning to travel on the 14th of this month.

I've already initiated closures of accounts, credit cards, internet, phone etc. Packing is almost done and I have all the originals of all the documents I need.

What I'm more concerned is the things I need to do once I get to the US.

I'm thinking of getting the following things done:

1. Apply for and obtain a driver's license.

2. Obtain physical copy of green card.

3. Apply for and obtain SSN.

4. Look for a job.

5. Look for an apartment.

[Darnell 8,478]

might be a good thing to engage yer spouse in doing this stuff with you. he/she should know the 'how' on most, already.

[TBoneTX 42,990]

If there's time, obtain official copies (plural) of all personal documents that would be expensive or impossible to get from overseas: birth certificate, university transcripts, medical/vaccination records, and anything else that you can think of. You'll thank yourself later!

[Eric & Idalia 56]

Hey,

I'm planning to travel on the 14th of this month.

I've already initiated closures of accounts, credit cards, internet, phone etc. Packing is almost done and I have all the originals of all the documents I need.

What I'm more concerned is the things I need to do once I get to the US.

I'm thinking of getting the following things done:

1. Apply for and obtain a driver's license.

2. Obtain physical copy of green card.

3. Apply for and obtain SSN.

4. Look for a job.

5. Look for an apartment.

Wow that's next week!

Didn't you check "yes" in the DS-260 question about obtaining a SSN? If you clicked yes, that's going to be delivered to your address. If you click "No", first thing is to go and apply for a SSN. The physical green card is going to be delivered to your house like a month after you get there.

Check the requirements for the driver license in the state you're gonna live. I got mine when I was an au pair I had to go like 5 times. They keep asking me stuff (the signature down below not that close to the text and stuff like that) My then-host-dad said they were like that with me because I was Mexican (I am not sure). I think the process should be different for Legal permanent residents.

Also check Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. Here the link: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdfThere you can find a lot of info.