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Moving to America – Relocating

Your Guide to Living in America

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Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joint family in America we have put together the information you will need to make your move a smooth one.

What Should You Take With You When You Relocate – and What Should You Leave Behind?

Whether you are making a trip across town, or heading towards a new life with a trip across the world, you are faced with a massive problem… what exactly are you supposed to take with you, and what do you want to leave behind? It can be a much harder choice than many people think,…

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Moving To The US – A Useful Guide For A New Beginning

  The USA is a country rich in opportunity. For many, it is the land of dreams, where anything is possible. However, moving to the US can also be a daunting prospect. There are many things to consider, from finding a place to live and getting a job to learning about a new culture and…

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Choosing A School In America – Top Issues For Expats

The business of choosing a school in America is of primary importance to expatriate families planning their move there. The US educational system offers enormous choice: provision varies from state to state, with both public and private schools as well as international schools to choose from. This article was written exclusively for Expat Network by…

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Getting Connected In America

Getting connected – organising mobile phones (cellphones) for yourself and your family members, together with broadband for your new home –  will be one of your first and most important tasks when arriving in the US. Standards America as an enormous market in its own right has generally followed its own standards.  The United States…

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Driving in America

In the USA driving is an essential part of the culture.  This is partly driven by the practicality of getting around in a country so large and partly a function of the lifestyle.  In some of the major cities there is an extensive public transport system, but the cities are all served by extensive multi-lane…

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Banking in America

When opening a bank account in America, you will want to consider the wide range of options with different variations on basic checking and savings accounts, and the ability to link accounts.  Terms and services may vary widely between the different providers. According to Forbes Americas largest banks are: JP Morgan Chase Bank of America…

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Comparing Quotes From Moving Companies

Make sure you get quotes from three potential removal companies. Then you will need to evaluate them and make a choice. Price will clearly be a factor, but you should decide what is important to you and ensure that you take these into account and avoid choosing the cheapest and then incur more cost down…

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Finding Schools in America

When considering your options for schools in America, assuming you have decided against a boarding school back home, you will need to decide between American public and private schools and international and foreign-language schools. International Schools International schools generally teach in English and focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) examination and diploma.  The advantage of…

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Taking your pet to America

Taking Your Pet To America

There is a lot to consider when taking your pet to America. In the US, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for the regulations that govern the importation of animals and animal products that might cause human disease. The CDC does not require certificates of health for pets that enter America. However, they may…

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How To Ship A Car When Moving Overseas

  After months of planning, you’re finally ready to move overseas. After spending hours figuring out visas and ensuring you have what you need when you arrive at your new home, there’s only one more task to complete:  Shipping your car.  Unfortunately, it is more complicated to ship a car when moving overseas than shipping…

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