Can I rent a home without any credit history?

Yes, but it is harder. Landlords may require a larger deposit or a guarantor. M2W guides you on how to start building credit and negotiate a lease.

Do children pay fees to attend public schools in the USA?

Public K-12 schools are tuition-free according to your area of residence. M2W helps with enrollment at the correct catchment school and preparing the required vaccination records and transcripts.

How long does M2W's settlement service last?

The Settlement package focuses on roughly the first 3 months — the most important stabilisation period. The specific scope and duration depend on your destination city and are clearly stated during the consultation.

US Settlement Services: SSN, banking, housing, insurance

M2W's settlement service accompanies your family through the first months in the US — from applying for a Social Security number (SSN), opening a bank account, and renting a home, to health insurance and enrolling your children in school.

The gap between "holding a green card" and "a stable life" lies in the first few months after arrival. M2W's support team helps you handle each administrative task in the right order of priority.

American streets — settling into a new life

US settlement services include

The first thing to do after arrival is apply for a social security number at US Social Security Administration (SSA) — the ID number needed to work, open a bank account and pay tax. M2W supports you in this order of priority:

Airport pickup + temporary accommodation
Meeting the family and taking them to a short-term rental prepared for the first 1–2 weeks.
Apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)
Support in applying at the SSA office — the foundational number for all subsequent procedures.
Health insurance
Registering through an employer or the HealthCare.gov Marketplace; advising on a plan that fits the budget.
Long-term housing rental
We will view properties, negotiate and sign the rental agreement with you; and guide you on building credit history when you don't have any yet.
School for children + driver's licence
Free enrolment in K-12 public schools based on area of residence, and taking the driving test at the DMV.

SSNsocial security number

K-12free public school

DMVdriving licence by state

3 monthsfirst settling-in phase

Why we're trustworthy

Why choose M2W's settlement service in the US

01The correct order of priority

Handle each task in the right order — SSN first, then bank account, housing, insurance — to avoid getting stuck.

02On-site companion

Direct support during the first weeks while the family is still getting used to the administrative system and language.

03Transparent scope

Clearly state what the settlement package includes, how long it takes, and in which city — no ambiguity.

04Practical experience

SSN, K-12, DMV, insurance procedures based on real cases already handled, not theory.

Frequently asked questions about settlement services in the United States

How long does it take to get an SSN after arriving in the US?

Usually apply at an SSA office in the first week; the SSN card is mailed within about 2–4 weeks. M2W helps prepare documents to avoid multiple trips.

Can I rent a place without a credit history?

Yes, but it's harder. Landlords may ask for a larger deposit or a guarantor. M2W advises on how to start building credit and negotiate the lease.

Is public school free for children in the United States?

K-12 public schools are tuition-free based on residential zoning. M2W helps with enrolment at the correctly zoned school and preparing the required vaccination records and school transcripts.

How long do M2W's settlement services last?

The settlement package focuses on the first roughly 3 months — the most important stabilisation period. The exact scope and duration depend on the city you move to, and will be clearly explained during consultation.