What do new American immigrants need to do when they first arrive in the United States?

I. Opening a bank account and handling a card.

Many people bring traveler's checks and cash when they come to America. As soon as they get off the plane, they need to open an account in the bank, deposit the money and get a bank card for daily consumption. Bank accounts in America are divided into checking accounts and savings accounts. The so-called checking account is to withdraw money from the account without using the savings account.

Second, turn on the phone.

In order to get in touch with family members as soon as possible after arriving in the United States, it is generally necessary to purchase American telephone service. At present, all major telephone companies in the United States have launched special models, so some mobile phones brought from China cannot apply for American telephone sim cards, and special models between different telephone companies are not universal. If you buy a mobile phone and a prepaid phone card in the supermarket (such as AT & amp； T's go phone), be sure to pay attention to the matching of mobile phone and sim card.

Third, renting a house.

There are many options for renting a house in America, from single-family villas to subletting rooms.

Fourth, take a driver's license test.

If you already have a valid driver's license issued by China, you can drive in California without a California driver's license. Your China driver's license must be original, not a copy. In addition to the driver's license, you need to bring your passport for inspection, and you need to buy vehicle insurance when driving.

Five, buy a car

The United States is known as a "country on wheels", with a vast territory and a sparsely populated area and underdeveloped public transportation. It's really hard to move without a car. You should consider buying a car first when you arrive in America. Of course, it is best to buy a new car if you have the conditions, and the quality is more secure.

6. Remittances between China and the United States

There are many ways to send money back to China from the United States. Ordinary telegraphic transfer and Western Union remittance are common ways. Ordinary wire transfers can usually be received at local banks in the United States within 24 hours. After the account is received, it is foreign exchange, and the payee can withdraw RMB or US dollars.

Eight, apply for social security number

Social security number is a nine-digit number on the social security card, which is called "social security number" in English, or SSN for short.