video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/0cb74ddf75d34ffab13fa530112c8c70" frameborder="0" width="1920" height="1440" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>14401920Loomhttps://www.loom.com14401920https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/0cb74ddf75d34ffab13fa530112c8c70-06050009837c064b.gif1859.312This Loom explains the three key decisions to make before leaving home for America: whether to move, which immigration path to take, and how to prepare for your first 30 days. Charles Abe, an immigrant who came to the U.S. in 2015, says your move should be based on an honest review of four factors: family, career, money, and self-actualization, noting that moving at the wrong time can take years to stabilize depending on the route. He outlines common paths such as self-petition including National Interest Waiver, family-based, employment, student (F-1), and exchange (J-1), warning not to choose without checking fit, timeline, and total cost. He also stresses starting document preparation early, keeping certified copies, and planning finances for several months of rent and key first-day needs.