{"id":52941,"date":"2015-05-28T01:37:37","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T01:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/aee\/aee-329-3-smart-tips-for-a-newcomer-to-the-united-states\/"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:54:23","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:54:23","slug":"aee-329-3-smart-tips-for-a-newcomer-to-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allearsenglish.com\/aee-329-3-smart-tips-for-a-newcomer-to-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"AEE 329: 3 Smart Tips for a Newcomer in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you just relocated to the United States?<\/p>\n<p>Today we have a guest on the show who will give you 3 smart tips to have a great experience during your first few months in the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 tips for a newcomer:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Always have a solid expat legal plan:<\/strong> You should always have your legal paperwork in order and be prepared. Understand the laws of the country. 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