Paperwork
How to get a driver's license in the US
The steps to getting a US driver's license, the documents to bring, and what changes from state to state.
About 6 min read · Updated August 27, 2026
Everyday life in the US
Step by step guides to the admin and everyday tasks of living in America: paperwork, housing, healthcare, money, schools and getting around. Each one is dated and sourced from official pages.
Paperwork
Applying for an SSN or an ITIN
Who qualifies for a Social Security number, who needs an ITIN instead, what documents each takes, how long they run, and how to keep your number safe from fraud.
About 5 min read · Updated August 26, 2026
Paperwork
How to get a nail technician licence in the US
Doing nails in the US requires a state licence: how many training hours, what the exam covers, what it costs, and which states give the exam in Vietnamese.
About 5 min read · Updated September 7, 2026
Money & taxes
Understanding your pay stub and your W-2
What each line on a pay stub means, what the W-2 is for, and how to spot an employer underpaying you.
About 5 min read · Updated August 26, 2026
Healthcare
Enrolling in health insurance: Medicaid and the ACA marketplace
The two main routes to health coverage in the US, who qualifies, when you can enrol, what immigrants are entitled to, and how to get a hospital bill reduced.
About 5 min read · Updated August 26, 2026