From Kazakhstan to a new life in Irvine
A practical step-by-step guide for Kazakhstanis who are moving to or recently arrived in the USA.
I haven't arrived yet
Prepare before your trip
I just arrived
First 2 weeks in the USA
I'm settling in
First 2 months and beyond
Your first 7 steps in the USA
Complete these essential tasks to start your new life in Irvine.
Get a US phone number →
SIM/eSIM, best plans for newcomers
Get your I-94 & organize documents →
Passport, visas, proof of address
Open a bank account →
Banks that accept newcomers
Apply for SSN (if eligible) →
Documents and application process
Find housing in Irvine →
Apartments, deposits, best neighborhoods
Transportation & California DMV →
Driver’s license, car, insurance
Get health insurance →
Covered California, Medi-Cal, doctors
Your Newcomer Roadmap
Step by step – from preparation to a stable life in Irvine.
Most Important Guides
Everything you need to know to live in Irvine.
Living in Irvine
Neighborhoods, transportation, schools, shopping and more.
Where to live? →
Neighborhoods & rent
Schools & daycare →
Irvine Unified School District
Groceries & halal markets →
Costco, Trader Joe’s, Central Asian
Transportation →
Irvine CONNECT, buses, train
Parks & recreation →
Parks, trails, beaches nearby
Kazakh & Muslim community →
Mosques, events, groups
DMV Practice Tests
20 full practice tests based on real California DMV exams.
Need help today?
Important contacts and resources in Irvine and Orange County.