This guide includes practical information to help New Americans settle into everyday life in the United States. It also contains basic civics and know your rights (KYR) information. Topics include:
- Federal Departments and Agencies
- The United States Today
- Federal Holidays
- Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR)
- Maintaining Your Permanent Resident Status
- If You Are a Conditional Permanent Resident
- Finding Legal Assistance
- Consequences of Criminal Behavior for Permanent Residents
- Get a Social Security Number (SSN)
- Renting a Home
- Look for a Job
- Child Care
- Transportation
- Personal Finance
- Paying Taxes
- Protect Yourself and Your Money
- Education in the United States
- Higher Education: Colleges and Universities
- Adult Education
- Learn English
- Health Care
- Other Federal Benefits Programs
- Keeping Your Home and Family Safe
- Respond to an Emergency
- The Role of the Citizen in the United States
- How the United States Began
- How the Federal Government Works
- The Legislative Branch: Congress
- The Executive Branch: The President
- The Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court
- State and Local Government
- Naturalization: Becoming a U.S. Citizen
