Orientation Checklist

Name

*Registering with the local authorities

 Social security card-for employee

 ITIN- for accompanying spouse and children (spouse cannot obtain a social security number so an ITIN number is used instead. This number will allow the employee to claim spouse and children as dependents on all tax forms)

*Banking

Explanation of:

 Various types of accounts

 Procedures for writing a check, ATM machine, automatic debit card

 Applying for credit cards, which are the most popular and widely accepted

 Banking hours

*Housing

Explanation of the following items concerning housing:

 Space

 Neighborhood

 Central heating and air conditioning

 Furnishings and appliances

 Maintenance assistance

 Garbage and recycling

 Laundry and dry cleaning

 Cleaning services

*Medical

 Emergency procedures for fire, police, 911

 *Location of closest hospital and procedure for checking in

 Explanation of medical insurance coverage and payment for doctor visits and medication

 Doctor and dentist referrals

 Pediatric care

Transportation

 Procedures for leasing a car

 Procedures for using buses, taxis, passes available, tipping

 Parking restrictions

 Driving regulations and temperament


Utilities

Explanation of the procedures for the following:

 Telephone, long distance carriers, use of public telephones

 Electricity

 Gas

 Setting up automatic utility payments

 Cable television

*Shopping

 Grocery store/ethnic markets/restaurants

 Pharmacies

 Department stores/electronic stores

 Typical store hours and use of credit cards, checks vs. cash

*Library

 Application for a library card

 Policies for book and video checkout

*Postal Services

 Overseas regulations

 Mailboxes

*Schools

 Local, public and international schools

 Daycare/baby-sitting options

 Recreation/Sports/Health Clubs

Local Organizations

 International organizations and support networks

 Community continuing education classes

 Volunteer opportunities

Insurance

 Car and home insurance (if needed)

Other i.e. churches, travel agency, restaurant etc. (please list)

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