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Specific Documents to bring to start new life

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jessphil   0

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I will be migrating to US soon and I want your advice of what important documents to bring to US when starting a new life like studying and finding a work in US, I'm now 38 years of age and definitely I will need to go back to school and study to be successful.

I need your advice because I'm getting worried to start a new life all over again.

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1. Certified copies of school records.

2. High school diploma.

3. Extra copies of your birth certificate (s) for you and any children you might have.

4. Any college records, transcripts, etc.

Any civil documents you can think of, get copies to bring with you.

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A copy of any medical records from your doctor, especially if you have had any surgery or illnesses

a copy of any prescription you are taking

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Si, man -- and get multiple copies of each important document, if possible. In addition to what the others have mentioned: divorce certificates (if applicable), and vaccination records.

Think about procuring certified translations of each document into English, if this applies. It can be far cheaper to have this done in other countries than in the U.S.

Consider also getting or renewing your driver's license as late as possible before your departure for the U.S. If your visa isn't already in your passport, renew your passport, too.

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szoeie   3

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Concerning high school diploma and certificates; does the colleges in the US recognize foreign certificates or do we Hav to get a GED and start all over again.

You would have to get your foreign certificates evaluated to match US certification

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