U.S. Resume Basics
A practical guide to resume length, contact details, education, experience, skills, references, and work-authorization wording before you apply.
8 min readSettling In
- resume
- jobs
- work
Practical guideUpdated 2026-06-28
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Paperwork
Practical paperwork steps, waiting periods, records, forms, and document follow-up for newcomers.
What To Do While Waiting for Your SSN
A guide to waiting for a Social Security Number, including what you can do without it, when to follow up, paperwork, banking, housing, and scams.
11 min readFirst Month
- ssn
- paperwork
- first-two-weeks
Practical guideUpdated 2026-09-12
Proof of Address
A beginner guide to proof of address in the U.S., what documents may count, who asks for it, and what to do if you just arrived.
9 min readFirst Month
- proof-of-address
- paperwork
- documents
Practical guideUpdated 2026-06-23
How To Build Proof of Address Quickly
A step-by-step guide to getting proof of address quickly for banks, DMV, school, work, housing, phone service, utilities, or records.
10 min readFirst Month
- proof-of-address
- paperwork
- first-month
Practical guideUpdated 2026-09-13