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Quick Links: Description, Table of Contents and Excerpts Hello!USA A survival guide for international newcomers moving to any metropolitan area in the U.S.... Discounts available for all books, now through June 30th. StaySafe! Advice and information for Americans traveling or relocating outside the U.S. Jobs and Careers for International Spouses A 16-page booklet on getting a job or finding a satisfying alternative while you are away. Choosing Elementary and Secondary Schools: Questions Parents Need to Ask Explains how to evaluate schools so you can pick the best for your child. Pets on the Move: A Guide to Moving Your Pet Practical information about transporting your pet and helping it to adjust. Immigration Made Simple An easy-to-read guide to the U.S. immigration process. Citizenship Made Simple An easy-to-read guide to the U.S. citizenship process.
288-page handbook. "...answers every basic thing one must know about how to live, travel, shop, play, and work in the United States." -- Mobility Magazine (Employee Relocation Council publication) Updates: One special new feature is a list of all the charts, illustrations, and sample letters and forms on the inside cover. For example, now you can find the chart for converting clothing sizes or temperatures as soon as you open the book. In addition to chapter-by-chapter updates, we have also updated the many information resources - with telephone numbers and websites -- at the back of the book. For Non-profit organizations only: Much of the information in the 2nd edition is still as current as it was 3 years ago. For this reason, we are offering Hello! USA, 2nd edition, at cost ($2 a book). For more information on this offer, call Hello! America directly at 240-497-1088 or 240-398-0705 (cell). Practical information about American life and culture for international individuals and families traveling or moving to the U.S. Overview maps of the U.S. with climates and distances between major cities; charts on converting European-American clothing sizes, Centigrade-Farenheit temperatures, American and metric measurements; samples of job résumés and cover letters, day-care applications, and college-application essays; step-by-step instructions for renting a home, buying a car, filing a tax return; illustrations of social security cards, visas, medicine labels, baseball and American football playing fields. Tells you what to say when applying for a loan, introducing yourself at a party, leaving a message on your answering machine. 288 pages. Useful for more than a year after moving to America. "...explains American terms that even native English speakers from other countries might not know...Highly recommended. " Midwest Book Review "...an excellent source of practical knowledge for staff and family members of international organizations moving to the U.S.!!!" Mariela Lopez-Acuna, Executive President, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Family Association, Washington Headquarters "We send Hello! USA to all our U.S.-bound employees before they leave the U.K. This resource guide has been invaluable in helping them adjust." Liana Grassi, International Human Resources Manager, Rolls Royce "...just enough information about where to go and what to do, with lots of telephone numbers you can call for finding out more." Bianca Tiez, expat spouse "Easy to read, easy to understand...very helpful to our international and English as a Second Language (ESOL) students. " Dr. Cheryl L. Finkelstein, Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Development, North Shore Community College $21.95 for 1-3 books. Also available in Spanish. $18.95 for 1-3 books. Deep discounts for orders of 4 or more books. To come!! Selected chapters on-line, so you can get information you need in time. Ask your employer or relocation specialist or e-mail for more details. judy@hello-america.com Order NowView Table of Contents | View Excerpt | Prices and Order Form | Email for more information
30-page pamphlet. Effective, common-sense guidelines on travel safety from internationally recognized safety trainers.
Explains how to protect yourself and your family when traveling or moving overseas. Includes a manual on teaching
safety to children - without frightening them unnecessarily. For Americans living or traveling overseas. Useful
before and during your stay.
The key to staying safe is recognizing potential trouble before it starts, so you can do something about it. The
guidelines in this brief but effective booklet are easy to remember because they make so much sense. Learn to recognize
and avoid unsafe situations, so you can make the most of your trip without worrying excessively. Extensive resource
list of websites and publications for more information.
$52.50 per packet of 25 booklets. Bulk order discounts available. Single copy available by special request for $3.95
plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Call, fax, or email to order.
A 16-page booklet on getting a job or finding a satisfying alternative after you move overseas. Find out what cultural
differences you need to be aware of when writing a résumé, interviewing, or determining whether the job is right.
Includes contact list of publications, job-search websites, on-line educational institutions, and general expat-support
services.
$17.90 for each packet of 10 booklets. Bulk order discounts available. Single copy available by special request for
$3.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Call, fax, or email to order.
Explains how to choose the elementary or high school that is best for your child - and avoid common mistakes parents
make. Specific advice from educators, parents, and students on all aspects of educational programs-including academic
quality, safety, teachers, administrators, sports and extra-curricular activities. Supplementary sections on special
education, private day schools, and programs for American families moving overseas. Good for international families
moving to or from the United States. Extensive resource list of websites and publications for more information.
32 pages. $19.90 each packet of 10 booklets. Bulk order discounts available. Single copy available by special request
for $3.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Call, fax, or email to order.
8-page booklet. Practical information about traveling and moving with your pet. A special section explains how to
prepare your pet for the trip and help it adjust to its new home. Personal advice from professionals and pet owners
and a checklist for keeping track of the moving process. Resources you can contact for further information. 8 pages.
$24.75 for each packet of 25 pamphlets. Bulk order discounts available. Single copy available by special request for
$3.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling. Call, fax, or email to order.
An easy-to-read guide to the U.S. immigration process. The simple format makes it suitable reading starting at the
high-school level. Explains all temporary and permanent U.S. visa categories, including in-depth information for
foreign students. Written by an expert in international affairs and an immigration attorney.
$19.95 each book.
"...a good basic introduction to immigration procedure..." --BOOKLIST.
An easy-to-read guide to the U.S. citizenship process. Explains what you documents you need to apply, with a sample,
completed application. Helps you understand everything you need to know in order to pass the text - including
frequently used terms; an overview of U.S. history, government, and holidays. Also included: a study guide with
100 questions and answers, a Directory of Immigration Offices and U.S. Passport Agencies. Written by an expert in
international affairs and an immigration attorney.
$16.95 each book
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