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Your first 30 days
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Report a change of address to USCIS
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Get a first Social Security number
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Get a state ID or driver license as a primary U.S. ID
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Open and safely use a U.S. bank or credit-union account
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Find realistic banking options when you do not yet have an SSN
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Understand deposit insurance, account fees, and overdraft risk
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Find rental housing and government housing-help starting points
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Rent a home with little or no U.S. credit history
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Choose and enroll in health insurance
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Check Medicaid/CHIP or state coverage options
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Know when to use primary care, urgent care, emergency care, or 911
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Understand driver-license rules for noncitizens
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Find the correct state DMV and state-specific requirements
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Find the local public school or school district
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Enroll a child and understand required documents/residency rules
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Search for jobs and explore career pathways
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Find local workforce and training help
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Change mailing address and understand basic USPS mail services
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Choose and set up mobile-phone service
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Prepare for emergencies, 911, disasters, and local alerts
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