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United States

United States Culture Overview1,2

  • Capital: Washington, DC
  • Population: approx. 342 million
  • Official Language: English
  • Currency: US Dollar (USD)
  • The Grand Canyon, in Arizona, is one of the Seven Natural Wonders.
  • The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France.
  • Niagara Falls, one of the famous waterfalls in the world, is located on the border between New York and Canada.
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Tips On Moving to United States

What Do You Need to Enter United States ?3

  • Valid Passport
  • Visa or Electronic System for Travel Administration (ESTA)
  • Form I-94
  • Customs Declaration Form (CBP Form 6059B)
  • FinCEN Form 105 (“Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments”)

Customs and Declarations3

All passengers entering the United States is subject to inspection by Customs and Border Protection officers. Passengers transporting cash or other means of payment exceeding $10,000 (or its foreign equivalent) are required to file a FinCEN Form 105 (“Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments”) with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Restricted or Prohibited items (included but not limited to):

  • Firearms
  • Certain fruits and vegetables
  • Certain food and animal products
  • Alcohol and drugs

Helpful numbers in case of emergencies in the United States4

There are several important emergency numbers to know in case you ever experience an emergency or need emergency help:

  • Emergency (911)
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Passing Away in the United States5,6

It is important to obtain a Death Certificate and notify the relevant embassy or consulate as soon as possible. Notifying the embassy or consulate allows them to make an official record of the death and notify the deceased family.

For a medical-related death, the Death Certificate is issued by the hospital or attending physician.

The following information is required when reporting a death:

  • The deceased's full name, date and place of birth, address
  • Required documentation- the deceased’s passport, residence card, death certificate
  • The date and place of death
  • The cause of death

Repatriating Mortal Remains7

The repatriation of a body to the home country requires the help of the relevant local embassy or consulate. Consular officials can assist in organizing repatriation and obtaining appropriate documentation.

When repatriation of the body is requested, funeral homes or crematoriums in the United States will temporarily hold the remains while arrangements are made.

The cost of repatriation covers transportation and essential documentation, which may include:

  • A certified Copy of the Certificate of Death
  • An embalming certificate/Burial-Transit Permit (if required by the destination country)
  • A certificate confirming the coffin complies with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations.
  • Affidavit from the local funeral home accepting the remains
Additional Resources

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