Canada PR Card: How to Get, Renew or Replace It, and Travelling Without One
What a Canadian permanent resident card is for, when you can apply for a first, renewed or replacement card, and what to do if you are abroad without…
Living Abroad
Practical guides for settling in and managing daily life after you arrive in a new country.
Renting a Flat in London as a Newcomer: Costs, Checks and Steps
How renting works in London and the rest of England for newcomers: the Right to Rent check, which fees are allowed, deposit rules and what to check before…
SSN vs ITIN: Which One Do You Need as a New Immigrant?
SSN or ITIN? Learn the difference, who qualifies for each, how to apply, and what an ITIN cannot be used for, based on official SSA and IRS guidance.
Your First 90 Days in a New Country: The Settling-In Guide
A country-by-country settling-in guide for your first 90 days abroad: bank account, tax or social number, healthcare, housing and credit, with links to detailed guides for the UK,…
Renting in the US as a New Immigrant: What Landlords Check and Your Rights
Renting an apartment in the US as a newcomer: what a tenant screening report contains, how to check it, and what to do if your application is denied.
How to Get a Tax File Number (TFN) in Australia as a Migrant
Step-by-step guide to applying for an Australian Tax File Number as a migrant or temporary visitor: who can apply online, what you need, and how long it takes.
Renting in England Without a UK Credit History: What Newcomers Need to Know
How to rent a home in England as a newcomer with no UK credit history: proving your right to rent, the deposit and fee rules landlords must follow…
How to Open a Canadian Bank Account as a Newcomer: ID, Fees and What to Compare
Opening a bank account in Canada as a newcomer: your right to an account, the ID banks accept, how to compare fees and the mistakes to avoid.
How to Get a SIN in Canada as a Newcomer
How newcomers apply for a Canadian Social Insurance Number: eligibility, documents by immigration status, how to apply, cost, and what a SIN starting with 9 means.
How to Register With a GP in England as a Newcomer
Registering with a GP in England is free and does not require proof of ID, address or immigration status. Here is how it works, step by step.