How to Send Money from the USA to Poland – Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and Others
A comparison of transfer services: exchange rates, fees, delivery times, limits. What to choose for small and large amounts.
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Guides, how-tos and resources for Poles abroad: documents, work, offices, pensions, healthcare.
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Where and How to Obtain an SSN (Social Security Number) in the USA
The Social Security Number (SSN) is a required document for legal work, bank account opening, tax filing, and many other formalities in the USA.
How Health Insurance Works in the USA – Marketplace, Medicaid, Employer-Sponsored
Three main paths to health insurance in the USA, how to apply, and what it costs in 2026.
Pension Transfer Poland ↔ USA – Totalization Agreement
Working in both PL and the USA provides pension benefits from both countries – the social security agreement from 2009, SSA forms.
Polish Neighborhoods in New York City – Greenpoint, Maspeth, Ridgewood
Where the Polish community lives in NYC: Greenpoint, Maspeth, Ridgewood. Rents, Polish shops, parishes, Saturday schools, transportation.
Tourist Visa in the USA Expires – What to Do: I-94, I-539 Extension, Overstay, and 3/10 Year Bars (2026)
The legality of your stay is determined by the I-94 date, not the visa validity – check it at i94.cbp.dhs.gov; ESTA has no extensions (emergency satisfactory departure up to 30 days), while for B-2 you file I-539 (470/420 USD) preferably 45 days before the deadline; overstaying more than 180 days results in a 3-year ban upon departure, over a year leads to a 10-year ban, and ANY overstay invalidates your visa and permanently closes ESTA.
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Car Accident in the USA – What to Do Step by Step, Insurance, Lawyer
In a car accident in the USA? The crucial first 30 minutes: safety, 911, photos, exchange info, do not admit fault. Complete guide: insurance claim, hit-and-run, Polish driver without papers, when to get a lawyer, Polish community lawyers.
Traffic Ticket in the USA – Types, Fees, Traffic Court, How to Fight
Received a ticket in the USA? A comprehensive guide on types of tickets (moving vs non-moving), the points system state by state, how insurers find out, when to go to traffic court, how to fight, traffic school, CDL specifics, and Polish driver's license.
Eviction in the USA – eviction from an apartment, tenant rights state by state
Landlord wants to evict you? A comprehensive guide: types of eviction (non-payment, lease violation, no-cause), court process state by state, tenant rights, how to defend yourself, Polish community assistance organizations, Section 8 / public assistance, what to do after eviction.
Survivor Benefits in the USA – Social Security Benefits for Spouses
If your spouse has passed away and worked in the USA under an SSN, you may be eligible for Survivor Benefits from Social Security; this guide covers eligibility, benefit amounts (60-100% of the deceased's benefit), when to start (age 60), Form SSA-10, and a lump sum of $255 while living in Poland.
U.S. Naturalization – N-400, Citizenship Test, Costs (2026)
A comprehensive guide to U.S. naturalization: eligibility after 5 years (3 for spouses of citizens), Form N-400, costs of $760, citizenship test (100 questions + civics), interview, oath ceremony, and common disqualifying mistakes.
Renew Green Card – Form I-90 Step by Step (2026)
Your Green Card expires in 6 months? A complete guide to Form I-90: who must renew, costs $540, processing time (12-18 months), proof of status during the waiting period, conditional GC vs 10-year, and common mistakes.
Poland-US Tax Treaty – How to Avoid Double Taxation
Do you work in the USA but have income/property in Poland? Poland and the USA have an agreement from 1974 that prevents double taxation. A complete guide: PIT-36 vs 1040, Foreign Tax Credit, Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, IFT-1R, when to pay in which country.
Polish Passport for a Child Born in the USA – Step by Step
A child born in the USA to a Polish parent is entitled to Polish citizenship from birth; this guide covers the registration of the birth certificate in Poland (USC), obtaining a PESEL number, applying for the first passport at the consulate, costs, timelines, and required documents.
ITIN – Tax Identification Number in the USA: What It Is, Who Needs It, How to Obtain It
ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) – a 9-digit number from the IRS for individuals without an SSN who need to file taxes in the USA. A comprehensive guide: who needs it, how to submit Form W-7, where to find an Acceptance Agent, how long it takes, what ITIN does NOT provide, and common mistakes.
Renting an Apartment in the USA Without a Credit Score – Strategy, Documents, Cities
A fresh immigrant without a credit history? What landlords really check, how to negotiate, offered alternatives (co-signer, larger deposit), which cities are friendly, pitfalls, and how to bypass a credit check.
Polish Doctor in the USA – Nationwide List, Organizations, Insurance
Where to find Polish-speaking doctors in the USA: Chicago, NJ, FL, MI, MA, CA. Polish American Medical Association (PAMA), medical centers, compatibility with Medicare/Marketplace, telehealth in Polish.
ER vs Urgent Care vs Telehealth – when to go where, how much it costs
A decision tree for sudden illness: when to go to the ER (life-threatening), when to use Urgent Care (cuts, infections, X-ray), when to opt for Telehealth (prescriptions, minor advice). Comparison of costs, waiting times, Polish-speaking options.
How USCIS Works – A Guide for New Immigrants
USCIS for beginners: the difference between USCIS, ICE, and CBP, main forms (I-130, I-485, N-400), service centers, myUSCIS, processing times, when to consult an immigration attorney.
How to Check USCIS Case Status – Tools, Alerts, Escalation
Checking the status of a USCIS application: receipt number, online case status, myUSCIS account, email alerts, InfoPass, when to file a Congressional inquiry or Ombudsman.
Starting a Business in the USA – Sole Prop vs LLC vs S-Corp vs C-Corp
A comparison of business structures in the USA: Sole Proprietorship, LLC, S-Corporation, C-Corporation – differences in taxes, liability, costs, and when each is best for Poles.
Marriage Green Card (CR-1 / IR-1) Step by Step
Green Card through marriage to a U.S. citizen after you are married (different from K-1). I-130 + I-485 (in the U.S.) or CR-1/IR-1 through the consulate. Costs, timeline, documents, removing conditions I-751.
How to Buy a Car in the USA – New, Used, Financing, Documents
Step by step – where to look (dealer, CarMax, privately), financing without credit, documents (driver's license, SSN/ITIN, insurance), title transfer, sales tax, basics of negotiation, Polish mechanic for inspection.
Medicare for Poles – who qualifies, parts A/B/C/D, Polish brokers
Medicare for senior immigrants: who qualifies (5 years with a Green Card or 40 quarters of work), differences between A vs B vs C vs D, enrollment windows, Polish Medicare brokers, Medicare + ZUS pension.
Working in the USA Without Papers – Realities, Risks, and Legal Alternatives
Working without Work Authorization in the USA – what it means, the risks, penalties for employees and employers, employee rights even without status, and legal pathways to obtain work authorization (EAD, asylum, U-visa, VAWA, marriage).
Apostille – from Poland to the USA and from the USA to Poland (step by step)
An apostille is an international certification of documents; learn how to obtain it in Poland (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice) and in the USA (Secretary of State of the state), including time, costs, where to apply, and when it is needed.
Polish Consulates in the USA, UK, and Germany – When to Visit, What Matters, Contact Information
A complete map of Polish consulates: USA (NY, Chicago, LA, Houston), UK (London, Manchester, Edinburgh), Germany (Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich). What matters you can resolve, booking through e-Konsulat, phone numbers, and duty hours.
Polish Saturday Schools in the USA – Where to Enroll Your Child
A list of Polish Saturday schools (heritage subject schools) in the USA – New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Boston, Florida. Programs, costs, registration, MEN certificates.
K-1 Visa (Fiancé) – Marriage to a U.S. Citizen Step by Step
The entire K-1 process: petition I-129F from the U.S. citizen fiancé, interview at the consulate, entry into the U.S., marriage within 90 days, status change to Green Card (AOS). Costs, timelines, documents.
Sponsoring Parents for a Green Card as a U.S. Citizen
A U.S. citizen can sponsor parents for a Green Card without a visa queue, including details on Form I-130, costs, processing time (12-18 months), required documents, and the consular path versus adjustment of status.
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