New York City

Why New York?

Planning to move and relocate to New York City? Find all the practical information you need for a smooth relocation in the Expat Info Desk New York City expatriate guide.

New York City, or ‘The Big Apple’ as it is popularly called, is home to more than eight million people and is one of the most exciting and invigorating cities in the world. A prime tourist destination, this bustling metropolis is known for its fast pace of life, cosmopolitan landscape and varied culture.

New York is widely regarded to be the epicenter of the global finance, media and fashion industries, and the city is especially known for its open and accepting attitude towards outsiders. It attracts the world's brightest and the best talents and has subsequently become well known for its rich and vibrant immigrant history. New York is considered to be one of the world’s original ‘melting pots’ and its great diversity gives this American city its unique character and vibe, something that is unmatched the world over.

Towering skyscrapers dominate New York’s skyline. Life here is very hectic and the majority of people living in the city always seem to be in a tremendous hurry. This can potentially be extremely intimidating for an expatriate who is relocating to work and live in New York and they may initially feel lost in this busy metropolis.

The Expat Info Desk guide to New York contains a wide range of information and advice covering a large number of topics-

1) Living legally in New York

When you relocate to New York should you apply for a B-1, B-2, F1, H1B, H2B or Greencard? Our expat guide gives you all the details you need to ensure that you make the right application at the right time. We also provide insights into common problems expats face when applying for their visa and how to avoid them.

2) Setting up home in New York

Choosing where you live is one of the most important decisions you make when you relocate to a new country. The EID guide to New York describes neighborhoods, price ranges and local amenities as well as providing background information about the property rental and purchase markets here in general so that you can be assured that you have all the information you need when you choose which area you will live in.

3) Navigating the infrastructure

New York is an immense city that can be very daunting for new arrivals. The New York expatriate guide contains everything that you need to know to help you to settle in once you arrive. Regardless of how many questions you have, you can be assured that you will find all the answers inside our city guide. Topics covered include shopping and service directories, legal advice, transport, health and beauty, places of worship, childcare and education and finance and banking.

4) Having fun in New York

New York is a cosmopolitan, vibrant city that has a great deal on offer to suit people of all ages and backgrounds. Our guide to New York features full details and locations of the many bars, clubs, restaurants and cafes on offer in New York together with our opinion of which places are really worth a visit. We also point you in the right direction for meeting fellow expats and building your social network.

5) Staying safe and healthy in New York

Historically New York had a reputation for being unsafe but in recent years the crime rate in the city has reduced significantly. That said, there are a still a number of areas that should be avoided. Don’t let your move to New York turn into a nightmare; make sure you are thoroughly informed about everything you need to know about health and safety. Our comprehensive guide is packed full of information about neighborhoods and scams to avoid; and how to access medical care and health provisions and help when you need it.

6) Blending in

New York City is an extremely cosmopolitan city that is made up of people from all over the world. The Expat Info Desk guide to New York contains insider knowledge about the type of people you will find here, together with information about the behaviors of a typical New Yorker!

7) Reality bites

The best thing about Expat Info Desk guides is that they are written by real expatriates. People who have been there and done that are much better placed to help you with your own relocation. We do not give you the “official version”, we give you the “real version” and that’s exactly what you will need to have the best possible start to your new life in New York.

Your only expat guide to New York; Feel at home abroad – Fast!

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