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All guides →Your first 30 days in Orlando
What to do when you arrive in Orlando and Central Florida: phone, documents, bank, apartment, school, driver’s license, jobs and doctors, in order.
Read guide →Just arrived · 3 minArriving from Venezuela
A guide for Venezuelans in Orlando and Central Florida: immigration status (TPS, parole, asylum), documents and apostilles, driver’s license, professional credentials, property and sending money.
Read guide →Apartments & housing · 2 minRenting with no credit
Rental requirements in Orlando and Kissimmee, how to rent without a credit history or Social Security number, your tenant rights in Florida, and how to avoid scams.
Read guide →Driver's license & documents · 2 minLicense, Social Security & ITIN
How to get a Florida driver’s license or ID, a Social Security number and an ITIN. Requirements, appointments, tests and translations.
Read guide →Jobs · 2 minFinding a job in Orlando
Where to look for work in Orlando and Kissimmee, industries that are hiring, documents, Florida minimum wage, your worker rights, and job scams.
Read guide →Doctors & clinics · 2 minDoctors & dentists without insurance
Free and low-cost clinics in Orlando, how to get health insurance (Marketplace, Medicaid, KidCare), affordable dentists and mental health help.
Read guide →Immigration & lawyers · 2 minReal immigration help
How to find an immigration lawyer in Orlando, avoid notario fraud, find low-cost organizations, deal with immigration court, and know your rights.
Read guide →Cars & insurance · 2 minBuying and insuring a car
Where to buy a car in Orlando, financing with an ITIN or no credit, taxes and fees, Florida’s required insurance, tags and tolls.
Read guide →For Latino businesses
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