Relocating to New York City?

If you're relocating to New York City then you can find all the practical information you need for a smooth relocation in the Expat Info Desk international relocation guide for New York City.

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 relocating to New York city contains a wide range of information and advice covering a large number of topics-

1) Relocating legally to New York City

When you relocate to New York should you apply for a B-1, B-2, F1, H1B, H2B or Greencard? Our international relocation guide to relocating to New York 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 City

Choosing where you live is one of the most important decisions you make when you relocate to a new country. The Expat Info Desk guide to relocating to New York City 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 in New York City

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 your relocating go smoothly and assist 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 City

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 relocating 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 City

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 relocation 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! It has all the essential information you need to make your relocation go smoothly.

7) Reality bites

The best thing about our expat international relocation 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 guide to relocating to New York City; Feel at home abroad – Fast!

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About the guide author

Anjeeta Nayar Anjeeta Nayar is professional freelance writer and blogger who is based in New York City. She relocated to New York City in 2005 from her hometown of Mumbai, India after getting married. Having lived in a big city environment all her life, she thoroughly enjoys the hustle and bustle and fast pace of life in New York City and is quite reluctant to leave the city, much to her husband’s dismay.

Anjeeta especially enjoys the fact that nearly all of New York City is extremely well connected by an extensive public transport system. Unlike other US cities, owning a car in New York is a luxury not a necessity. Moreover she says that when you ride the subways and buses in New York City, you get chance to interact with other residents of the city, something that is not possible when you are compelled to drive everywhere. She also enjoys attending the various year round cultural and entertainment extravaganzas that are held in the city and sampling the offerings of the numerous restaurants that dot the culinary landscape of this great city.

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