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Advice
Placement International will help you build a real business career plan, we offer constructive tools to improve your resume, video resume or interview, we will be training you before you interview with an host company, and we will also prepare you for your embassy meeting.
Some tips before traveling:
What do you need for the trip?
- Housing money: Rent, Security Deposit, Furniture, Utilities, etc.
- Spending money until first stipend check is received (about 2 weeks).
Getting Settled
- Letter from car insurance company in order to rent a car while you are in the USA.
- Apply for your Social Security Card 48 hours after you arrive in the USA. Obtain a receipt of the application from the Social Security Office.
Insurance
Placement International provides insurance coverage required by federal regulations. You will be receiving information about your insurance, when receiving your package. It is very important that you read carefully those documents.
Traveling by car
For many Americans, traveling by car is the most common way of transportation. Most cities do not have a well-developed public transportation system and access to a car may be a necessity.
In order to drive legally in the United States, you should have both a driver's license from your home country as well as an international driving license. Some states may require only that you carry the license from your home country, although it is highly advisable that you carry an international permit. These can be obtained from a national Automobile Association in your country.
The international driving license is more easily recognizable in the U.S. than the one from your home country. The coded information on foreign licenses may be incomprehensible to U.S. law enforcement officials. Furthermore, the international driving permit is required for renting a car or being hired to drive a car around the U.S. You must have your driver‚s license in your possession at all times when driving.
For varied reasons, interns may need to obtain a driving license from the state they will be working/driving in. To apply, contact the local office of your State Department of Motor Vehicles. This does involve a fee, which will vary from state to state, but usually ranges from $20-$100.
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