Your first week

The handful of things to do immediately after you land: your I-94 record, documents to keep safe, a phone number, and a mailing address.

Find and print your I-94 arrival record
The one document that proves when you entered the U.S. and how long you may stay — and why you should download it the week you arrive.
The documents to protect from day one
What to keep, what to copy, and where to store it — before you need any of it in a hurry.
Getting a phone number and a mailing address
Two things that block almost everything else — and how to get both without a Social Security number or a credit history.

Official links · Immigration

Select a state to see the offices and websites that apply to you.

Official links · Social Security & ID

Select a state to see the offices and websites that apply to you.