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Living in United States

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Country overview

Capital

Washington, D.C.

Currency

USD

Continent

Americas

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Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for United States.

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Popular passport access to United States

Passport Status Max Stay
Spain Visa Free 90 days
Germany Visa Free 90 days
France Visa Free 90 days
Italy Visa Free 90 days
Netherlands Visa Free 90 days
Sweden Visa Free 90 days
Portugal Visa Free 90 days
India Visa Required 180 days
United Kingdom Visa Free 90 days
Austria Evisa 90 days

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Monthly costs

Miami

Rent (center)

2,500 USD/mo

Groceries

400 USD/mo

Transport

100 USD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

3,160 USD/mo

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Work permits

  • H-1B Visa (Specialty Occupation)

    Duration: 3 years, renewable up to 6 years

    Workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree, sponsored by US employer

  • L-1 Visa (Intracompany Transfer)

    Duration: L-1A: up to 7 years, L-1B: up to 5 years

    Employees transferring within the same company to a US office

  • O-1 Visa (Extraordinary Ability)

    Duration: Up to 3 years, renewable in 1-year increments

    Individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics

  • E-2 Treaty Investor Visa

    Duration: Up to 5 years, renewable indefinitely

    Nationals of treaty countries investing substantial capital in a US business

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Salary & tax

Income Tax Range

10% – 37%

Social Security (Employee)

0.0765%

Federal rates for single filers. State income tax applies additionally (0-13.3%). FICA is 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare.

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Useful services

Banking

Wise

Manage money in USD with low fees and the real mid-market rate.

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Insurance

SafetyWing

Nomad health insurance for your stay in United States. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.

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Connectivity

Airalo

United States eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.

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Privacy

NordVPN

Stay secure on public WiFi in United States and access services from home.

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Language

iTalki

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