Moving

Planning a move to America? Before you go, get to know some interesting facts about the nation.  From its surprising origins to its strangest laws, the U.S. is a country of endless quirks. Here are 30 essential facts to help you understand the culture before you even land. The US has no official language While […]

The US has one of the most developed economies in the world. Unsurprisingly, this means relatively high living costs. We’ll run through all the regular expenses here, from groceries and clothing to housing and healthcare, giving you an idea of how much you’ll need to budget for. Understanding the general cost of living in the […]

If you’re moving to the US you’ll have a lot to plan and think about. This guide walks through some of the considerations, key parts of the process you’ll need to follow, and how to manage your money as an expat overseas. Over 50 million immigrants live in the US – that’s over 15% of […]

The United States is one of the world’s most popular destinations for international relocation. With 50 states and hundreds of cities, choosing where to settle is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make while you plan your move. Picking the right US city to live in as an expat can be tricky. There’s no one […]

The US offers several different work visa routes, and the right one depends on your job, sponsor, nationality, and whether you are applying from abroad or already in the country. Most expats start with a temporary work visa, while others may qualify for permanent residence through an employment-based immigrant visa. In many cases, the employer […]

Understand the EB-5 immigrant investor program in the US, from minimum investment levels to green card timing and core risks. The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is an employment-based path to lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) for people who make a qualifying investment in a US commercial enterprise and create or preserve jobs. It may […]

The US is an attractive destination for expats moving from all over the world, for work, to study, to retire and more. If you’re thinking of making a long term move to the US, you may be considering applying for a Green Card. Understand permanent residence in the US with a practical guide for expats […]

Learn what the Gold Card program is, who may qualify, and what it could mean for US residency. Our guide explains costs, rules, and open questions clearly. The US Gold Card is a new immigration pathway designed for wealthy foreign nationals who want to live in the US through a substantial financial contribution. Unlike the […]

The US O-1 visa is aimed at people with a track record of world class performance and recognition in film, TV, the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. Think this might be the right US visa route for you?  Understand the O-1 visa if you have uncommon recognition in your field and want to work in […]

Planning your move to work in the US? Understand the H-1B visa with this guide for professionals, recent graduates, and families. The US H-1B visa is a popular employment led visa class, particularly for large employers bringing in people to STEM field careers in computer science, engineering, and data analysis, or in healthcare, business and other […]