Decided to Search for a Job in the United States? Here’s What to Do First When You Arrive in the 'Land of Opportunities'

Decided to Search for a Job in the United States? Here’s What to Do First When You Arrive in the ‘Land of Opportunities’

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 01/11/2023 at 14:26

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From Communication to Income, Learn What Is Essential to Start Off on the Right Foot in the United States.

Anyone who has packed their bags and decided to try life in the United States knows: it’s not just about arriving and using a credit card, my friend. Understand better how to take advantage of the opportunities that North America offers.

There is much more to organize. We have prepared a step-by-step guide so you don’t fall into the traps that the “Land of Uncle Sam” may hide. Grab your notebook and take notes!

Phone Plan: The First Step to Communicate

The first thing, my buddy, is to figure out how you are going to communicate with people. There are several options, like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. Go to a store, show your passport, and leave there with a U.S. number. With about 130 dollars, you activate your number and then pay around 60 per month. With a phone, you’re in the game!

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Opening a Bank Account in the United States

The second item on our list is a bank account. Banks like TD Bank and Bank of America are good starts. The process is simple: present your passport and deposit about 50 dollars. Got the account? Great, now you have a place to receive and pay your bills.

Buying or Renting a Car

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In the United States, everything is far away, so having a car is almost a basic necessity. You can buy one outright or finance it, depending on your budget. But here’s a warning: don’t buy the first car you see, research to avoid buying a “lemon”.

Housing: Between Rooms and Houses

For those coming alone or as a couple, the tip is to go for a rented room. It’s easier, quicker, and more affordable. Now, if the family is large, be prepared for more bureaucracy. Some places require a proof of income and can take up to a month for approval. But don’t be discouraged, there is a way for everything.

Source of Income to Live Dignified in the U.S.

The fifth and final step is to secure a source of income. Join WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook groups where there are job offers for Brazilians. Call for the positions you are interested in and show your willingness. The important thing is to keep moving, because here, those who don’t run, fly!

So that’s it! With these five steps, you are more than ready to start your new journey in the United States.

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Decided to Search for a Job in the United States? Here’s What to Do First When You Arrive in the ‘Land of Opportunities’

From Communication to Income, Learn What Is Essential to Start Off on the Right Foot in the United States.

Phone Plan: The First Step to Communicate

Opening a Bank Account in the United States

Buying or Renting a Car

Housing: Between Rooms and Houses

Source of Income to Live Dignified in the U.S.

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Decided to Search for a Job in the United States? Here’s What to Do First When You Arrive in the ‘Land of Opportunities’

From Communication to Income, Learn What Is Essential to Start Off on the Right Foot in the United States.

Phone Plan: The First Step to Communicate

Opening a Bank Account in the United States

Buying or Renting a Car

Housing: Between Rooms and Houses

Source of Income to Live Dignified in the U.S.

A giant printer called the “Ferrari” of concrete has landed in Latin America and can already build a 120-square-meter house in just 48 hours, making the traditional construction site look like something from the last century.

Brazil will harvest a record crop of up to 357 million tons of grains, but it does not have the capacity to store a large part of it. The storage deficit has reached the highest level in history and is equivalent to almost the entire production of Argentina.

Four times faster than the Concorde, capable of taking passengers from New York to London in less than an hour at Mach 5.5, and with an engine that switches from turbojet to ramjet mid-flight at Mach 3.5, the Hermeus Quarterhorse went from paper to its first flight in just 19 months.

Under nearly 2 kilometers of ice in Antarctica, scientists have discovered an ancient landscape sculpted by rivers up to 60 million years ago, the size of Wales, preserved as a time capsule that could help predict the advance of ice towards the ocean.

She started by collecting oyster shells from restaurants and today she has already accumulated more than 10 tons to restore reefs, recover coastal habitats, and demonstrate how a common waste can become a tool for ocean conservation.

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