. Immigrants from countries across the world have visions of becoming a citizen of The United States of America, the land of opportunity. Arriving there is the first step of a long journey to getting citizenship.  We all have a general idea of U.S. Immigration Law. There are three other options for obtaining U.S. citizenship...

When you’ve lived in the city almost your entire life, there’s a high percentage that you would crave for someplace to retire. Probably someplace that has many trees and birds. There should be no judgment involved when you want to escape the concrete jungle and be one with nature. Outdoor lovers, most significantly, have a...

Are you moving to the United States? Navigating an international relocation is certainly no simple task, especially if you’re moving for work and need to move by a certain deadline. Not to mention, balancing your work responsibilities alongside the complexities of an international move can be difficult to manage. One aspect...

MoneyTransfers.com have created a list of the Top 20 blogs from UK expats giving their insight into life as an expat in various locations around the world.  Three of these blogs relate to living in the US.  Here we show which blogs made the list with a brief description of each.   ...

When moving to the U.S. the healthcare system can be bewildering with the many different options.  Duquesne University have set out a handy guide explaining healthcare basics and the different healthcare plans in the U.S..  We have republished this here with their agreement to help you to understand the differences and the benefits of each....

Housing around 4 million people, Los Angeles, or more popularly known as the City of Angels, is the third-largest city in the world. Also called the home of Hollywood, LA is a geographically vast and diverse playground of opportunity. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Victoria Berman of AvocadoPesto Because it is a melting pot...

People move out of state for various reasons – it could be for a higher paying job, better climate, a loved one, or someone who is just looking for a fresh start in life. In recent studies, 40 million American’s move between states at least once in a year. Moving to a new city can...

Medicare provides many benefits to those over 65, but what is your eligibility as an expat or a new U.S. citizen to Medicare.  Danielle Kunkle Roberts of Boomer Benefits sets out the rules and how to join Medicare as well as the costs of doing so. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Danielle Kunkle Roberts...

If you are thinking about buying property in America, Florida is a popular area for property investors around the world.  Benoit Properties provide their guide to buying in Florida. Taken from an article by Benoit Properties For investors looking to purchase an asset which is stable, offers good returns, and is well located, Florida...

Working in America remains an attractive opportunity for many.  Experience in the US market, the largest in the world, can be a real help in developing your career at home.  The lifestyle is another draw, whether it is in New York, the city that never sleeps, Chicago, the windy city, or in California, the sunshine...

If you are planning to live short term in America renting a property will generally be the best option.  Even if you plan to buy a property it may be worth renting for a period to ensure that when you do buy a property you have built a knowledge of the local area, the desirable...

America is the third largest country in the world with a population of 325 million. The country has developed from its native American roots following a series of waves of immigration and has drawn in people from all over the world.  As a result it is one of the most culturally diverse places in the...