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Arriving & settling in

The first ninety days: a visa, a Social Security number, a bank account, a phone, health insurance and somewhere to live.

How to open a US bank accountNo federal law requires a Social Security number to open an account — banks require identification, and an ITIN or foreign passpor…8 minverified 2026-07-31

Moving to the USA — your first 30 days, in the right orderSix things unlock everything else: an address, a phone number, a Social Security number, a bank account, health insurance and the …9 minverified 2026-07-31

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