According to an article, the United States of America currently has a total of more or less 44.7 million immigrants as of 2018. The total population of immigrants in the United States accounts for 13.7 percent of the total population of the country in 2018.

For those who are planning or dreaming to move to the United States, there are some important things you need to know before moving to the country.

Here is some important information you need to learn before moving to the United States:

Documents You Need to Bring to the US

Identification Cards, birth certificate, and tax records are some of the important documents you should not leave behind in the country where you will be coming from, says an article. Also, you should not forget to bring other important documents with you such as documents for applying for work in the U.S., documentation to prove your education, driver's license from the country you came from, and bank account documents.

Also, the article suggests that it is best to make a secondary copy of the documents you will bring to the U.S.

Paying Taxes

If you plan to eventually become a U.S. citizen, you need to learn how you can contribute to the growth of the country. According to an article, taxes are the amount paid by companies, other organizations, and the residents and citizens of a country to support the operations of the government. In return, the government used these funds to finance various government projects such as the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure such as roads.

According to an article, for those who have already found employment in the United States, they will be granted to get their Taxpayer Identification Number, also known as ITIN.

For those who are still in the process of searching for a job in the U.S., they can apply to get their Social Security Number.

Based on an article, if you were successful at landing a job in the country, you need to discard your Social Security Number. Also, you will need to inform the Internal Revenue Service of this news.

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Getting a Driver's License

According to an article, the requirements for getting a driver's license in different states in the country are not the same. However, some of the common requirements are proofs of identifying ant, a Social Security Number, permanent resident card, passport, and proof of legal immigration status in the United States. Also, an applicant for a driver's license will be tasked to prove his or her residence in a state. The article stated that examples of documents that will prove a person's residence in an area or state include water and electricity bills.

Based on an article, those who will be applying for a driver's license in the country will be required to undergo some tests such as a written examination. Also, the applicant will be required to undergo a road test.