1. Open a bank account and apply for a card

Many people bring traveler checks and cash when they come to the United States. They need to open a bank account immediately after getting off the plane. Deposit the money and get a bank card for daily consumption. Bank accounts in the United States are divided into checking accounts and savings accounts. The so-called checking account means that checks are written to pay money from the account without having to use the savings account.

2. Open a phone call

In order to get in touch with your family as soon as possible after arriving in the United States, you generally need to purchase a US phone service. Because all the major telephone companies in the United States have launched special models, some domestic mobile phones cannot be used with American SIM cards, and the special models of different telephone companies are not universal. If you buy a mobile phone and a prepaid phone card (such as AT&T's Go Phone) in a supermarket, be sure to pay attention to the matching of the mobile phone and SIM card.

3. Renting a House

There are many options for renting a house in the United States, ranging from a single-family villa to a shared room.

4. Take the 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 Chinese driver's license must be the original, not a photocopy. In addition to the driver's license, you also need to bring your passport for inspection. You also need to purchase vehicle insurance when driving.

5. Buy a car

The United States is known as the "country on wheels". It has a vast land and sparsely populated areas, and underdeveloped public transportation. It is really difficult to move without a car. After arriving in the United States, you should first consider buying a car. Of course it is best to buy a new car if you have the conditions, as the quality is relatively guaranteed.

6. Remittance between China and the United States

There are many ways to remit money from the United States back to China. Ordinary wire transfer and Western Union are the more common methods. Make an ordinary wire transfer at a local bank in the United States, and it can usually arrive within 24 hours. After arriving in the account, it is foreign exchange, and the payee can withdraw RMB or US dollars.

8. Apply for a Social Security Number

The Social Security Number is the 9-digit number on the Social Security Card. It is called "Social Secuiry Number" in English, or SSN for short.