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5 hacks for Australians moving to the US (that you won't see elsewhere...)

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This post provides five tips for Australians moving to the United States. It covers advice on credit history, travel, obtaining local identification, laundry facilities in NYC, and understanding cultural differences.

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1Hook: 5 hacks for Australians moving to the US
2Hack 1: Use an Amex in Australia to port credit history
3Hack 2: Apply for Global Entry
4Hack 3: Get a local ID
5Hack 4: Accept lack of in-unit laundry in NYC
6Hack 5: Understand America as a foreign country

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5 hacks for Australians moving to the US (that you won't see elsewhere...) 1. Open an Amex in Australia. They will allow you to port your credit history to the US and hey presto, you have a credit score in the US (and you are no one here without one) 2. As soon as you have your visa, apply for global entry. When approved, this will allow you to enter the country like a citizen. Goodbye 2+ hour airport waits! 3. Get a local ID. In many states you can get a state ID that is not a drivers licence (easy to get). This will allow you to apply for Clear (easier travel), but also travel internally without your passport. 4. OK ~75% of apartments in NYC don't have laundry in unit. Accept this and you will have a lot more options. 5. America is a foreign country. I repeat: it is a foreign country. And states in the US are not like those in Australia. Think of it more like Europe and everything will make a lot more sense.

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1. Open an Amex in Australia and start using it. You can use your Australian credit score in the US. 2. Get global entry. It’s a game changer, and only opened to Australians this year! 3. Get a local ID. You don’t even have to sit a driving test. It opens so many possibilities and makes life easier. 4. Suck it on the laundry (in NYC). I know it’s weird. Deal with it and live like a New Yorker. 5. America is a foreign country. I know you think you’re familiar with it because of TV and movies but it’s more complex than you can imagine. Think of the states like European countries and everything will be easier. #australian #nyc #movingtousa #founder