Setting up here is a dependency chain, not a checklist: your immigration status unlocks a Social Security Number, the SSN unlocks payroll, a real bank account, and credit, and almost everything else flows from there. Here is the real order, the real costs, and exactly where the government wants you to go.
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Guidance only — not legal, immigration, or financial advice; always confirm details and fees on the official source linked for each step, as rules and prices change. Updated 27 Jun 2026. Part of mypulse.city · Privacy · Terms