Logistics and moving, what to do and when?

Consider arriving as close as possible or at the day you receive your apartment. Also prefer flights which land at the morning, you have a busy day in front of you. Staying in the hotel or airbnb is expensive, and you’ll have to move your stuff twice.

Zero day

 * 1) Order SIM cards (see info below on cell phones)
 * 2) Order beds, mattresses and other furniture from Amazon to wait for your arrival

First day

 * 1) Take a taxi (Uber or Limousine Services in New York City ) to your apartment.
 * 2) Go to Columbia Housing Office to sign the contract and get a key release form.
 * 3) Take your keys from the building superintendent (they have a lunch break, 12pm-1pm).
 * 4) Make yourself cozy in the apartment. Assemble beds and other stuff you have ordered.
 * 5) Open account on ConEd (electricity and gas provider).
 * 6) Order houseware, kitchenware and products following recommendations below.

First week

 * 1) Go to ISSO to activate your DS-2019. Don’t forget to sign it for Travel.
 * 2) Get your UNI and I-9 form (Kent building).
 * 3) Get your SSN
 * 4) Set-up a bank account and get your first credit card. This is important to start the credit history count.

First months

 * 1) Get work authorization (takes 2-3 months)
 * 2) Using the work authorization get a SSN for the spouse.
 * 3) Get a NYS Driver's License or NYS ID (you must have it if you own a car)
 * 4) Get NYCID for discounts in local museums.
 * 5) Start enjoying the city!