Moving to the United States
Immigration pathways, documents, arrival tasks and state systems.
- Visas & residency
- Arrival checklist
- Identity documents
- Banking & tax
- Phone & internet
- Driving & transport
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United States directory
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Housing by state
Renting, buying, fair housing and settling into a neighbourhood.
- Short stays
- Renting
- Buying property
- Shared housing
- Student housing
- Utilities & moving
Jobs & entrepreneurship
Work authorisation, careers, worker protections and business setup.
- Job search
- CVs & interviews
- Worker rights
- Professional registration
- Starting a business
- Tax & pensions
Schools & college
K–12, higher education, financial planning and community learning.
- Schools
- Childcare
- University
- Sinhala & Tamil classes
- Dance & music
- Youth groups
Healthcare & support
Insurance, clinics, wellbeing and local support networks.
- Healthcare
- Mental health
- Disability support
- Elder care
- Family safety
- Emergency help
Community by metro area
Associations, faith, culture, businesses, media and gatherings.
- Associations
- Religious centres
- Groceries & food
- Media & creators
- Festivals
- Volunteering
Verified starting points
Official United States resources
Government and public-service links are shown separately from community submissions and commercial listings.
Immigration and citizenship
Green Cards, work authorization, citizenship, forms and case tools.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services↗Immigrant work visas
Official overview of employment-based immigrant visa routes.
USAGov↗Find a job
Government-backed job-search services and state employment resources.
USAGov↗Health insurance marketplace
Compare eligibility, enrolment and health coverage information.
U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services↗Housing help
Rental assistance, housing counselling and fair-housing resources.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development↗Federal tax information
Taxpayer identification, filing, international taxpayers and business tax.
Internal Revenue Service↗Official links are a starting point, not legal, migration, medical or financial advice. Always confirm requirements with the responsible authority.
Community directory
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