Moving to United States

International Moving to the United States from Spain

Maritime transport is carried out in 20 and 40-foot containers, which are specially designed for moves to the USA with furniture exceeding 15 cubic meters. We offer a shipping option called Groupage, which is ideal for transporting amounts less than 15 cubic meters. This option is more economical than shipping a full container because it is a shared container. We work with various shipping companies specializing in the transportation of personal belongings, and we pick up from anywhere in Spain.

The most frequent destinations are: Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, San Francisco, Boston, Houston.

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Air Transport to the United States

This service is recommended for sending boxes or suitcases urgently. The transit time is approximately 7–10 days. In all cases, deliveries will be made to the customer’s home. All our services include the option to deliver to the port or to the customer’s home in the United States.

Available Services for Moving to the USA:

• A completely free quote with pricing information.
• Packaging of your goods and belongings. We pack any item you want to take in your move.
• Dismantling of furniture.
• Unpacking and assembly of your furniture.
• We handle customs procedures for your belongings for your move to the United States.
• Storage services at both Origin and Destination.
• Personalized cargo insurance (depending on the value of the belongings to be covered).
• Door-to-door service.
• Lifting platform at Origin and Destination.
• Customs information for moving to the United States.

Main Documents for Export:

• Copy of ID.
• Copy of Passport.
• List of Contents.
• Sign the customs documents we provide.

Documents for Import:

• Copy of the passport page with your photo and Visa or Residence Permit, or alternatively, a copy of the ESTA (these original documents may be requested at the destination).

You will also need to fill out and sign the following customs documents that we provide:

• Customs Form 3299: “Declaration for the Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles.”
• Supplementary declaration for unaccompanied personal and household effects.
• “Authorization for Clearance” for agents at the destination to act on your behalf with the corresponding Customs.
• Inventory (packing list) in English.

Please note that items marked as “OBP” (packed by owner) or “Misc” (Miscellaneous) are not acceptable.

Link of Interest

Guide for New Immigrants

Living in the United States

The United States is a very versatile country, full of magic that enchants its visitors. It has made history with its great technological, film, and scientific industries. It is a country committed to professional education and offers many business opportunities, making it perfect for people who want to start new ventures or take on new challenges in their lives. We provide moves to the United States from Spain, and our service includes the option of door-to-door delivery throughout the country.

The United States is located in the northern part of the American continent, between Canada and Mexico. It has borders with the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is a country of enormous geographical extent; in fact, it is the third largest in the world, covering a total of 9,629,091 km² and possessing four different time zones.

The Weather in the United States

Many states experience four seasons. Temperatures range from mild to tropical, depending on proximity to the coast, altitude, and the time of year.

Spring is a rainy season. It is generally warm during the day and cool at night. Summer is very warm, exceeding 20 degrees Celsius and sometimes surpassing 30 degrees Celsius. Autumn occurs during September and October, with chilly winds. The leaves change color, and trees lose their foliage. It can also rain a lot until snow appears, and winter can be the longest season in many states, lasting up to four or five months: November, December, January, February, and March. In colder places, the temperature remains below 0 degrees Celsius, both day and night.

To tolerate the cold, it is necessary to dress warmly, and homes should be well insulated and heated.

Currency

The official currency is the US dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. It is represented by the symbol $, USD, or US$. This currency is so strong that it is used internationally as an economic reference in all domestic and large-scale commercial transactions.

Minimum Wage

The federal minimum wage for covered non-exempt employees is $7.25 per hour. Many states also have minimum wage laws. In cases where an employee is subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher of the two minimum wages.

Languages

What are the most spoken languages in the United States? Although there are 7,111 languages in the world, these are the 10 most spoken languages in the United States:

1. English: The most spoken language in the United States is, of course, English. With over 231 million speakers, it is often confused with the official language of the United States.

2. Spanish: The next most spoken language in the United States is Spanish, which has been on the rise in recent decades. As more Spanish speakers immigrate to the U.S., almost everything can be offered in Spanish. High school students are also opting to take Spanish as their foreign language credit to learn to communicate with and understand the more than 37 million Spanish speakers.

3. Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, and other varieties): During the gold rush in the 19th century, many Chinese immigrants moved to California in hopes of finding gold. San Francisco became the first city to have a Chinatown, which refers to an area with a high concentration of Chinese Americans.