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TABLE OF CONTENTS ‫اس‬

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE ………………….………………   

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IOM JORDAN & IRAQ MISSIONS .….. ‫ااق‬ ‫       و‬....................2
• IOM WEBSITES ‫" او ! ة‬#‫ ا‬$%‫
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• EMAIL ADDRESS '
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FACTS ABOUT THE U.S.………………………..        

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• HISTORY +‫ار‬
• GEOGRAPHY -‫ا‬. ‫ا‬
• TIME ZONES '#/‫ ا‬0%
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• WEATHER 123‫ ا‬4
• U.S. HOLIDAYS ‫' ا
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• U.S. CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS )‫ ا‬2‫ادات و ا‬

INTRODUCTION TO IMMIGRATION…………………………....    !  ...............3

• IMMIGRATION AND RESETTLEMENT ‫ا


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• LIVING IN THE USA ‫' ا
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• CULTURE SHOCK -28‫ ا‬9‫ا‬
• LIST OF VOLUNTARY AGENCIES PROVIDING

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IMMIGRANT RESETTLEMENT SERVICES

LAWS, RIGHTS, AND FREEDOMS…..… …. "#  $% &!  ! ...........5

• US GOVERNMENT WEBSITES 

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• FEDERAL AND STATE LAW 
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• RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF IMMIGRANTS @*A‫ون ووا‬A‫
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SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES ……………………. '      ( ....................7

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• FINDING A DOCTOR D*3‫ 
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• HEALTH INSURANCE '9‫
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• SOCIAL SECURITY 'A‫ن ا‬G‫ا‬
• DISABILITIES AND GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE (‫ا=ت ا)
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FINANCE MANAGEMENT…………………………………...………….. ‫ ادارة ا‬......................8

• US CURRENCY ‫! ا
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• BANKING AND INSURANCE
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• PERSONAL FINANCE ‫ون ا‬HI‫ا‬
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• FEDERAL AND STATE TAXES 
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• FEDERAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS ‫(ت‬L ‫را‬- M‫;ا‬

HOUSING ……………………………………………………………………………  ...................10

• FINDING AN APARTMENT/HOME
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• RENTING AN APARTMENT/HOME ‫ل‬/# ‫ أو‬2P‫ ر‬Q?‫إ‬
• BUYING AN APARTMENT OR HOME ‫ل‬/#‫ أو‬2P ‫اء‬P

WORKING IN THE U.S.……………………………………… )    

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• FINDING A JOB 5‫ 
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• FINDING A JOB ONLINE 0((S‫' ا‬- 5‫ 
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• STARTING A BUSINESS/ SELF-EMPLOYMENT IN USA T;N4 ! 5‫ا‬
• UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 3*‫
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• WORKERS COMPENSATION ‫
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• MINIMUM WAGE AU‫د( 
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• JOB CLASSIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS #‫"ت ا‬#‫ا‬
• WRITING RESUMES/CV ‫ا‬V‫ة ا‬N‫آ; ا‬
• CAREER ADVICE, DEVELOPMENT, AND PLANNING '#‫ ا‬XA
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EDUCATION ………………………………………………………………………… "

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• US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION @!‫وزارة ا‬

• STUDYING IN THE USA ‫' ا
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• CHILDCARE ‫ ل‬U; #‫ا‬
• CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT ‫دات‬I‫د ا‬
• ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TRAINING (Y .!‫ آ‬/! (S‫ ا‬.!‫ ا‬M‫;ا‬

TRANSPORTATION …………………………………………………………. %' ...................14

• US TRANSPORTATION LAWS 52#‫
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• DRIVING IN THE USA ‫' ا
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• PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ‫ ا ّم‬52#‫ا‬

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This guide contains information that will help you resettle in the United States. It provides a list of
resources about daily life in the United States on the internet, including websites of federal, state, and local
government agencies. You can use these websites to search for jobs, find housing, learn about schools for
your children, and locate community organizations and resources to help you. The guide also provides a
short summary of each website.

ً hile the guide will help you get started, it cannot answer all the questions you have about life in the
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United States. It does not provide an exhaustive list of internet websites. Website addresses may also
change after the publication of this document. To find additional information, you may wish to contact a
state, country, or city government office to learn about services you need or consult with a local
organization that helps new immigrants settle into their new home.

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FACTS ABOUT THE U.S.     &$!

History +‫ار‬ Geography -‫ا‬. ‫ا‬

Brief History of the United States
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Calendar of important dates in American history
Learning activities on U.S. geography

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www.americanhistorycalendar.com/ www.apples4theteacher.com/usa-states/

Timeline of important dates in American history
Geography activities for students in primary school
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Important documents in U.S. history
Geography resources for high school students
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Summary of the U.S. Constitution
Virtual ‘Picture Tour’ of the United States
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Political history and boundaries of the U.S.
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FACTS ABOUT THE U.S. (continued)     *   

Weather 123‫ ا‬4

Weather predictions for the U.S.
History of American weather, 1946-Present
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Weather and tourism information

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U.S. Customs and Traditions

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Overview of American society
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Overview of American society in pictures
History of the Native American Indians

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Introduction to Being a Muslim in America

Summary of American ‘Folk’ culture
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Information on Religion in America
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Welcome to the USA guide by the U.S. government
Customs & Border Control guide to entering the U.S.
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Living in the USA

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Guide to culture shock in the U.S.
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Voluntary Agencies for Resettlement
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Rights & Responsibilities of Immigrants

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Health insurance information for expatriates in U.S.
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FINANCE MANAGEMENT (continued)   
Personal Finance
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Website of Interagency Council on Homelessness

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Non-profit organization for immigrant housing
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Guide to starting a business in the U.S.
Requirements for starting a U.S. business
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How to start a business guide by U.S. government
Online forum for small business owners
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Overview of government unemployment insurance

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Minimum Wage
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Overview of minimum wage
U.S. minimum wage and hour division by state
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Professional Associations search page
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How to ‘write a resume that generates results’
Website providing CV advice for jobseekers
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How to ‘put together a solid resume’ guide
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Website providing resume and cover letter advice
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Career development website
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Brief guide to studying in the U.S.
‘Smart Student’ guide to studying in the U.S.
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Scholarship search page for U.S. students
Guide to international student life in the U.S.
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U.S. government guide to childcare in U.S.
‘Head Start’ Federal education program for children
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U.S. Federal school meals for children website
Directory of important websites on families and children
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World Education Service credentials evaluation
Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
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UNESCO Portal on higher education institutions
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Department of Education information on ESL training

World-wide directory of ESL training organizations
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Driving in the USA

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Information on obtaining a U.S. driver’s license
Guide for immigrants to obtain a U.S. driver’s license
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How to renew a driver’s license, by state
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Website of ‘Amtrak’ national rail service
Website of the public transportation organization
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Help for immigrants using public transportation
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Immigrant guide to transportation in the U.S.
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Summary of U.S. local and state transit
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This guide does not provide an exhaustive list of internet websites. Website addresses may also change after the
publication of this document. To find additional information, you may wish to contact a state, country, or city
government office to learn about services you need or consult with a local organization that helps new immigrants settle
into their new home.

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