Life after arrival: jobs, housing, banking, health care, and taxes. Articles covering the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.
First 90 days in Australia checklist for new permanent residents: TFN, Medicare, bank account, myGov, licence conversion, super and your citizenship clock.
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First 90 days in the UK checklist: set up your eVisa, get a National Insurance number, register with a GP, sort council tax and protect your ILR clock.
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A practical first 90 days in Canada checklist for newcomers: get your SIN, apply for a health card, open a bank account, build credit, swap your licence, and file taxes.
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First 90 days in the US checklist for green card holders: get your SSN, pay the Immigrant Fee, get a state ID, build credit, get insured and protect your status.
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The UK's earned settlement proposals explained: the 10-year baseline, reductions and penalties, who keeps 5 years, what is law today and what to do now.
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From 26 March 2027 most UK settlement applications need B2 English in speaking and listening. Who is caught, the teacher-letter alternative and how to prepare.
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How the 180-day absence limit for ILR works under Appendix Continuous Residence, how to count your days, the exceptions, and what breaks residence.
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