This section of the website contains some general information you may need to know before coming to the U.S. Information is given on topics such as:

• About the United States - clothing and climate, transportation, personal safety

• Housing & dining information

• Money & expenses - how to payments

• Health Care

• Spouses & Family (Dependents)

• Immigration Essentials - how to keep your stay legal, re-entering the United States (after a trip to another country), social security information

• And other general information about the U.S.

American customs and culture may be very different in the United States from those to which you are accustomed. Prepare yourself for these differences by securing information at the closest US Embassy or Information Service. You may also benefit from talking with persons in your home country who have studied here.