{"id":1733,"date":"2021-11-09T15:18:30","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T15:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=1733"},"modified":"2022-06-13T09:41:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T08:41:23","slug":"immigrate-to-the-usa-filipinos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/travel\/immigrate-to-the-usa-filipinos\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigrate to the USA: A guide for Filipinos"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636109392530\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Every year, thousands of people gamble to get a USA green card and hope to immigrate to the USA. With a multitude of opportunities to offer for people of different backgrounds, the USA has become a top choice for migrants to fulfil the American dream.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636109408446\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re a Filipino who wants to immigrate to the USA, then you&#8217;re not the only one. Filipinos are some of the most prominent groups of immigrants in the USA. Filipino migration to the USA goes way back to the late 19th century due to the longstanding ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868270595\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As of 2019, over\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asianjournal.com\/usa\/dateline-usa\/pew-research-over-4-2m-filipino-americans-in-the-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4.2 million Filipinos<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0were living in America, significantly making up 18% of the total Asian population in the country. They are the third-largest Asian immigrant group, following the Chinese and Indians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868286892\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you wish to move to the USA as a Filipino citizen, the process might seem overwhelming. To help you get started, here is some crucial information about America that you might find helpful:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868325239\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Information about the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">US visa requirements for Filipino citizens<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cost of living in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Opening an American bank account<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finding housing in the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understanding the American healthcare system<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sending money to the Philippines from the USA<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635868378476\" >About the USA<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635868845556\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-the-USA.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"About the USA\" title=\"About the USA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-the-USA.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-the-USA-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-the-USA-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-the-USA-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/about-the-USA-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868392328\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>A nation consisting of 50 states, the United States of America is a big and powerful country with a melting pot of different cultures. It is, in fact, the third-largest country in the world in terms of area size and is more than double the size of the whole European Union.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636109519856\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Many people wish to immigrate to the USA because America is at the forefront of global economic and military power and because people believe they can find a better life in the country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868465440\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Here are some other facts about the USA:<\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official Name:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">United States of America<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Capital:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Washington, DC<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Population:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">333.5 million (<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/world-population\/us-population\/#:~:text=The%20current%20population%20of%20the,the%20latest%20United%20Nations%20data.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Worldometer<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, 2021)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Official Language:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0English<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Weather:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The weather in America varies greatly depending on the location. Given the country&#8217;s massive size, the climate is significantly different depending on the area, regardless of what time of the year it is. Alaska, for instance, has an Arctic tundra climate, while Hawaii has a tropical climate. Other states and regions would also have varying temperatures depending on their location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Time zones:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The USA is divided into six time zones, including Alaska time, Hawaii-Aleutian time, Central time, Eastern time, Mountain time and Pacific time. Interestingly, some states even have more than one time zone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870679812\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Because the USA is such a massive country, make sure to do intensive research to find out the best place where you can see yourself living.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635868897534\" >US visa requirements for Philippine passport holders<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635868923455\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-visa.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"US visa requirements for Philippine passport holders\" title=\"US visa requirements for Philippine passport holders\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-visa.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-visa-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-visa-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-visa-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/US-visa-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868933752\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>There are two different types of visas Filipinos can apply for to go to the USA:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868950938\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nonimmigrant visa\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; If you&#8217;re temporarily travelling to the USA (e.g. tourism, business, education or exchange).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Immigrant visa\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8211; If you&#8217;re moving to the USA permanently.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868964997\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Depending on the purpose of your travel, you have to make sure you&#8217;re applying for the correct visa to prepare the correct list of requirements.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635868972722\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visit the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">US Visa Information Service<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0for more information on the requirements and step-by-step process to apply for a nonimmigrant US visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636109879060\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you plan to immigrate to the USA for good, you must apply for an immigrant visa. To obtain this type of visa, you must receive sponsorship from a US citizen, a lawful permanent resident family member or an employer and have an approved petition.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869028079\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The different US immigrant visas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Family-based immigration<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fiancee visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Employment-based immigration<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Diversity visa<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Returning resident visa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869099107\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Applying for an immigrant visa begins with the sponsor filing a petition on the applicant&#8217;s behalf with the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">US Citizenship and Immigration Services<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0(USCIS).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869111106\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For a complete step-by-step process on the immigrant visa application, click\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/immigrate\/the-immigrant-visa-process\/step-1-submit-a-petition.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">here<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635869170702\" >Cost of living in the USA<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635869189990\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Cost of living in the USA\" title=\"Cost of living in the USA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/cost-of-living-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869201940\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The cost of living in America varies significantly depending on the state. According to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/cost-of-living-index-by-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">World Population Review<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, Hawaii is the state that has the highest cost of living, while Mississippi has the lowest.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869214593\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Comparing the two states, you&#8217;ll see a massive difference between the costs of housing, as well as the products and services offered in each state.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869224649\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, to give you an idea of the average cost of living in the USA, here&#8217;s a breakdown we&#8217;ve put together from\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.numbeo.com\/cost-of-living\/country_result.jsp?country=United+States\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Numbeo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1655109543372\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accommodation (Monthly Rent)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: $1,664.88<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: 2,729.54<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outside the City Centre<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 bedroom apartment: 1,237.36<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3 bedroom apartment: 2,156.13<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1655109571799\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Utilities (Monthly Bills)<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Apartment Electricity, Water, Heating\/Cooling (85 sqm apartment): $171.75<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Internet: $67.67<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1655109639941\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Groceries<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rice (1kg): $4.01<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Loaf of Bread (500g): $2.87<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Chicken (1kg): $10.49<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Beef (1kg): $13.49<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Milk (1 litre): $0.90<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eggs (1 dozen): $2.82<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Water (1.5 litres): $1.85<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1655109681505\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transportation<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One-way Transport Ticket: $2.50<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Monthly Pass: $70.00<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gasoline (1 lire): $1.21<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Taxi (1km): $1.62<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635932545982\" >Opening a bank account in the USA<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635869370752\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opening-a-bank-account.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Opening a bank account in the US\" title=\"Opening a bank account in the US\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opening-a-bank-account.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opening-a-bank-account-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opening-a-bank-account-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opening-a-bank-account-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/opening-a-bank-account-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636110001961\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Opening a US bank account is something you need to take care of when you immigrate to the USA. Unfortunately, the American banking system is still somewhat old-school, so opening a new account can be quite tricky, especially if you&#8217;re new to the country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869446000\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Though account opening is more straightforward and smoother for American citizens, you can still open a bank account as a non-resident as long as you have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869680878\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In general, here&#8217;s a complete list of documents you might be asked for when opening a bank account as a non-US resident:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification (e.g. passport or ID)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of address (e.g. utility bill)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">SSN or ITIN<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Minimum deposit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869693991\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Some banks may also ask for a US mobile number to provide access to online banking.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869704435\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>It is also important to note that some banks prefer face-to-face applications. However, do your research before walking into a bank to make an application.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635932656566\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>It is advisable to open an account with bigger banks that are more familiar with non-resident account opening applications. This helps ensure that the person processing your application understands the requirements and processes, and does not deny your application.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635869780197\" >Finding housing in the USA<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635869887775\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/us-housing.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Finding housing in the USA\" title=\"Finding housing in the USA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/us-housing.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/us-housing-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/us-housing-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/us-housing-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/us-housing-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869794005\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Finding accommodation is one of the things you need to prioritise when migrating to another country. If you&#8217;re moving to the USA, renting out a property first before purchasing one is advisable. Doing so would allow you to have a better feel of the place you will be living in, as almost every state in the USA has its own character and culture.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635933017845\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Also, given the size of America, there are plenty of accommodations to choose from &#8211; from big country houses to luxurious city condominiums. Depending on the state you&#8217;re going to move to, the sizes and prices of properties may vary significantly.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869820231\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>When looking for a property to rent, you must first determine your budget to narrow down your search. Make sure that the budget you&#8217;ve set is reasonable and realistic against the list of requirements you&#8217;re looking for in a property.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635869848883\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When you&#8217;ve found a property you would like to rent out, prepare the following documents for a smoother process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of identification (e.g. passport)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of employment (e.g. employment contract, letter of employment, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Proof of finances (e.g. bank statements)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Landlord references<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Social Security Number (once obtained)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635932822925\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>You should also be prepared to pay a deposit. Landlords tend to charge higher deposit fees to new migrants as they don&#8217;t have an established credit history for being new in the country.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635869989808\" >Understanding the American healthcare system<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635870015980\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/american-healthcare.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Understanding the American healthcare system\" title=\"Understanding the American healthcare system\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/american-healthcare.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/american-healthcare-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/american-healthcare-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/american-healthcare-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/american-healthcare-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636110116894\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>One of the most important things to take note of when you immigrate to the USA is that the country does not have universal healthcare. This means that the residents and citizens do not receive public health benefits, so they would have to pay for their medical treatment.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635932873741\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Healthcare in America is very expensive, so make sure to obtain health insurance to avoid paying thousands of dollars on hospital bills. However, the good news is that some companies provide health insurance and offer to pay some or all of their employees&#8217; medical bills.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635871101764\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you&#8217;re getting your own private health insurance, you will have to pay regular payments, also known as &#8220;premiums&#8221;. If you don&#8217;t have health insurance, but urgently need medical treatment, you will have to pay for your hospital bills. However, some hospitals and doctors accept instalments, depending on the patient&#8217;s financial circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870104678\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are different ways on how you can get health coverage, including the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your employer or your spouse&#8217;s group coverage plan<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your parents&#8217; insurance plan (if you&#8217;re under 26 years old)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your own purchased health insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Government programs (e.g. Medicare, Medicaid)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">State insurance plan (if your state provides it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Veterans Health Administration or TRICARE (for military personnel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Continuing coverage from your former employer on a temporary basis under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870116116\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on how to find health insurance in the USA, visit the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/finding-health-insurance#:~:text=Visit%20HealthCare.gov%20to%20apply,Contact%20the%20Marketplace%20Call%20Center.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">USA gov<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1635870129458\" >Sending money to the Philippines from the USA<\/h2>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1635870250364\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1594\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sending-money.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Sending money to the Philippines from the USA\" title=\"Sending money to the Philippines from the USA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sending-money.jpg 1594w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sending-money-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sending-money-1024x537.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sending-money-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sending-money-1536x806.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1594px) 100vw, 1594px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1636110160036\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Once you&#8217;ve settled down when you immigrate to the USA, you may need to send money to the Philippines once in a while for a variety of reasons. Whether it&#8217;s to support your family back home, for emergencies or to simply send gifts on special occasions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870171301\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Sending money overseas can be quite difficult in America because as mentioned above, banking in America is quite traditional. Some banks would even require remitters to physically visit the branch to create a transaction.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870185943\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Money transfer services like\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/app.kabayanremit.com\/clients\/sign-up\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kabayan Remit<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0are a better alternative to banks when making overseas remittances. Kabayan Remit will soon launch its operations in America to make money transfers to the Philippines easier for residents in the USA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870212136\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here&#8217;s why you should join thousands of Filipinos who are already using Kabayan Remit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Easy online remittance through the website or mobile app<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">24\/7 bilingual customer support (Filipino and English)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Easy to contact customer service team over the phone or through social media\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"heightli\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Flexible payment and delivery options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1635870228085\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information, visit\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">kabayanremit.com<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, thousands of people gamble to get a USA green card in hopes of moving to the USA. With a multitude of opportunities to offer for people of different backgrounds, the USA has become a top choice for migrants to fulfil the American dream. If you&#8217;re a Filipino citizen who wants to immigrate to the USA, here are some helpful information you may find useful to allow you to take the first step to achieve that goal. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1738,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Immigrate to the USA: A guide for Filipinos<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Do you want to immigrate to the USA as a Filipino citizen? 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