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Your move to the USA, week by week
A dated checklist for your move from the UK to the USA, from 180 days before you fly to 30 days after you land.
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Days until you fly9022 steps · dates already passed are faded
Before you go
Fri, 10 Jul180 days beforeCheck your visa route and, if you need one, choose an immigration attorney
Sun, 9 Aug150 days beforeGet your degree evaluated or your licence application started, if your job needs it
Tue, 8 Sept120 days beforeChoose a school district and check how to enrol
Thu, 8 Oct90 days beforeBook your visa interview at the US Embassy in London or the Consulate in Belfast
Thu, 8 Oct90 days beforeCheck your National Insurance record and State Pension forecast
Fri, 23 Oct75 days beforeBook shipping and make an inventory for US Customs
Sat, 7 Nov60 days beforeAsk your lender for consent to let, and find a letting agent
Sun, 22 Nov45 days beforeCheck when your employer’s health plan starts, and cover any gap
Mon, 7 Dec30 days beforeTell HMRC you’re leaving (form P85 or your tax return)
Mon, 7 Dec30 days beforeCheck your ISAs and UK funds before you become a US tax resident
Wed, 16 Dec21 days beforeCheck your medicines against US import rules
Wed, 23 Dec14 days beforeOpen a US bank account before you fly, if your bank offers one
Wed, 30 Dec7 days beforeMove money for your deposit and first weeks
After you land
Thu, 7 Jan1 days afterBuy a SIM and set up your transit card or app
Sat, 9 Jan3 days afterApply for your Social Security number, if it wasn’t done with your visa
Mon, 11 Jan5 days afterOpen a bank account and get a first credit card
Wed, 13 Jan7 days afterStart viewing homes and preparing rental applications
Wed, 20 Jan14 days afterFirst day at work: I-9, W-4 and choosing your health plan and 401(k)
Wed, 27 Jan21 days afterSign a lease, pay the deposit and set up power and internet
Wed, 27 Jan21 days afterEnrol your children at school
Wed, 3 Feb28 days afterCheck your state’s deadline and get your driver’s licence
Fri, 5 Feb30 days afterJoin one club, class or group
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How this calculator works
- Enter your move date and it builds a dated checklist from 180 days before you fly to 30 days after you land
- Tick whether you’re moving with children or pets and what you’re doing with your UK home, and the list adjusts
- Each task links to the guide that explains it
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