United States

Researched in depth. Every step has a source.

12 monthsafter your degreeSource, checked
Not sourced yetto permanent residence
5 yearsto citizenshipDual citizenship: yesSource, checked

At a glance

CapitalWashington, D.C.Source, checked
CurrencyUSDSource, checked
Time zoneUTC-5 (America/New_York)Source, checked
Distance from Manila12 710 kmComputed from the coordinates
Population341.8 millionSource, checked
Official languagesEnglish onlySource, checked
GDP per personUSD 90 027 at purchasing powerSource, checked
Unemployment rate4.2%Source, checked
Average wageUSD 6 273 a month, at purchasing powerSource, checked
Minimum wageUSD 1 257 a monthSource, checked
Tax on an average wagenot sourced yet
Health coverage index88 of 100Source, checked
Average temperature13 °CSource, checked
Warmest month25 °C in JulSource, checked
Coldest month1 °C in JanSource, checked
Happiness rank23 of 147Source, checked
Happiness score6.82Source, checked
English proficiencynot sourced yet
Rent, one bedroom in the capitalnot sourced yet
Cost of living, one personnot sourced yet
Health insurancenot sourced yet
Homicide rate5.8 per 100,000Source, checked
Residents born abroad15.2%Source, checked
Usual weekly hours37.5 hoursSource, checked
Paid leavenot sourced yet
Public holidaysnot sourced yet
Internet speed396 MbpsSource, checked
EU membernoSource, checked
Schengen membernoSource, checked
Dual citizenshipyesSource, checked

The chain

  1. F-1 academic student status, 48 monthsecfr.gov,
  2. F-1 Optional Practical Training (12 months) and STEM OPT extension (24 months), 12 monthsuscis.gov,
  3. H-1B specialty occupation visa, 72 monthsINA 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b),
  4. EB-2 employment-based green card (advanced degree/exceptional ability), 60 monthsINA 203(b)(2),
  5. US naturalisation, general provision (INA 316(a)), 60 monthsuscis.gov,

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