In short: We explain US government, money and everyday procedures in plain language for Arabs living in the United States — and for people preparing to move — with a link to the official source for every fact. We are not a government agency and do not represent USCIS or the Department of State.
Why we built this site
In their first months in America, newcomers face dozens of steps: a Social Security number, a bank account, health coverage, a driver's license, taxes, school enrollment. The official information exists, but it is spread across many websites and written in bureaucratic language. We bring it together in organized guides and keep the official link beside each one so you can check it yourself.
What you'll find here
- In-depth guides on residency and citizenship, taxes and banking, health, driving, housing, work and study.
- Free tools that run in your browser: a Visa Bulletin tracker, a city cost comparison, a first-90-days planner and driving-test practice.
- State guides covering each state's license, tax and health-coverage specifics.
- An Arab business directory of mosques, halal restaurants and Arab groceries in every state. Most of it comes from OpenStreetMap open data; business owners can add or claim a listing, and we review owner-added listings before publishing.
Who writes the guides?
Guides are written and reviewed by Abdelrahman Mohamed Ali, the site's founder and editor, working directly from US government sources. Read our editorial policy to see how we choose sources and correct mistakes.
How the site is funded
The site is completely free. It is funded by Google ads and by featured listings in the business directory; both are kept separate from editorial content and clearly labelled.
Get in touch
To report a correction or ask about the site, use our contact page. Our guides are informational and do not replace legal, tax or medical advice for your situation.
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