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United States of America (USA) - An Expatriate Guide
Overview
History and Government
Climate & Weather
Getting There
Population, Values and Beliefs
Units of Measurement
Speaking the Language
Visas and Temporary Residency
Permanent Residency / Immigration (Greencard) and Citizenship
Importing your Goods and Belongings
Business Culture
Insurance in the United States of America (USA)
Healthcare and Medical Treatment
Social Security
Employment
Education and Schools
Consumer Issues
Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water)
Communications (Telephone, Post, Internet, TV)
Transportation and Driving
Crime and Safety
Food and Drink
Leisure, Recreation and Sports
Socialising and Etiquette
Retiring to the USA
Taking Your Pets
Important Dates
Other Information Resources
Expat groups in the USA
Financial Issues
US Financial Planning Issues for non-US citizens
Currency, Banking and Credit
Foreign Currency - how to secure a favourable exchange rate
Taxation in the United States of America (USA)
Some US Tax Matters You Should Know Before Coming To America!
Tax Treaties and How They Affect You
Ways in and Out of US Tax Residency
Nonresident Taxability and Where or How?
Selling/Maintaining/Renting your Principal Residence?
Property in the USA
Property Types
Property Locations
Property Prices
Finding Your American Property
Purchasing American Property
Property Purchase Tips
Expert advice: Buying a Home in the USA - advice from an expat Realtor
Renting Property in the USA
Expert advice: Renting a Home in the USA - advice from an expat Realtor
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USA - City and State Guides
Florida
New York (city)
Los Angeles
Washington DC
USA - Latest Articles
What You Need To Know About US Customs Exams
Bi Lingual, Kinda
Renting a Home in the USA - advice from an expat Realtor
Buying a Home in the USA - advice from an expat Realtor
US Mortgage Terms Glossary
Understanding The Loan Process In The USA
Breaking Your Arm In The Usa
Credit Essential In The Usa
Buying A House In The USA
Location, Location, Location - America
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Expat Experiences of Life in the USA (submit yours here)
I lived in the USA during two different periods of time, one as a child (in Connecticut) with a growing economy and much appreciated immigration workforce. And just recently stayed there for almost 4 years, in Wichita Falls Texas (With the economy as it is!). During my last stay, we travelled to California, San Francisco, and if you'd ask me where in the USA would I choose to live, definitely California....
One of the reasons we are think of leaving here is the abysmal state of the healthcare system. If your employer doesn't pay for health insurance, you will end up paying hundreds of dollars a month in premiums. People stay in crappy jobs just because of good health care benefits. ...
I moved to the US almost twenty years ago and have lived in Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and now North Carolina. It's difficult to compare the US and the UK. You can't even compare places within the UK...I mean I grew up on the Clyde in Scotland....how would you compare that to growing up in London? It's true that in certain parts of the US (e.g., NC) your money will go a lot farther than in the UK. $150,000 will buy you a nice wee three or four bedroom detached in NC but won't go half as far in northern Virginia or New Jersey. Money is not what you should be thinking about so much in my opinion though. What kind of life do you want for yourself and any future kids? What's important to you? The US is so big and diverse that you will probably be able to find a corner that suits you.
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