Everything a newcomer must do in the first months in America — your number, money, healthcare, school, credit, taxes — sequenced step by step, in English and Tiếng Việt, with the scams to dodge at every turn.
Tap a station to open it. Check it off when it's done — your progress is saved on this device only.
Keep this card. It defeats most fraud aimed at immigrant families — including "notario" fraud.
Real U.S. government agencies (IRS, USCIS, Social Security) never call, text, or email demanding instant payment by gift card, crypto, or wire — and never threaten you with arrest or deportation over the phone. If that happens, it is a scam. Hang up.
Government (.gov) and recognized nonprofit resources. When in doubt, start here instead of a stranger.
The roadmap, Scam Shield, and resources above never cost anything. The kits below are for people who want printable, take-anywhere versions — and a way to support the work.
These are services Alan offers. He earns from them — that's stated plainly below. Neither is required to use anything on this page, and free alternatives are noted.
What you received here has real dollar value — newcomers pay hundreds for far less. There's no charge and no obligation. But if it brought you value, you can honor that by helping the next family. Give what feels right — or simply send this to someone who just arrived.
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