Start Here
First-step orientation for people planning arrival, newly arrived families, and supporters helping someone settle.
How to use this page
Begin with sources, then build a local plan
Start with the broad guide that matches your situation, open the official sources inside it, and write down the offices or organizations you need to contact directly. MigrateTo.us is designed to help you compare public information before you share private documents, pay fees, or rely on advice from social media.
If your question depends on immigration status, deadlines, criminal history, prior filings, family facts, or a government notice, use this site for orientation only and seek qualified legal help before acting.
Start Here: New to the United States
A first-month orientation guide for families, workers, students, and sponsors helping someone settle in the U.S.
Open guideFirst-month checklist
- Document folder setup and secure copies.
- Legal-help verification list before filing anything.
- School, transit, health, and emergency contact routines.
- Community support map: libraries, local nonprofits, faith/community groups.
Can MigrateTo.us tell me if I qualify for immigration benefits?
No. MigrateTo.us provides general education only. Eligibility requires qualified legal review of your specific facts.
Why do pages emphasize official sources?
Because rules and procedures change. Official agencies are the baseline reference for current requirements and notices.
How do I report an outdated guide?
Use the corrections page and include the source URL you believe is newer or more accurate.