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Built around U.S. cities with Korean plants and offices: what you need when you first arrive. Every guide is checked against official sources and dated.
After you get the keys, you need water, electricity and gas in your name, and you need to know your trash day and how to get rid of big items like furniture. JOBnaru™ checked where to sign up, how to look up your pickup day and the bulk-trash rules for 15 cities in our hub areas, using each city's, county's and utility's own official pages.
Oct 23, 2026
For families who just moved to the U.S. with middle or high schoolers — 2026-27 SAT, ACT, AP and AMC dates and how to sign up, the National Merit program, and graduation requirements and dual credit in five states, from College Board, ACT, MAA, NMSC and state education agencies.
Oct 23, 2026
Thinking of opening an LLC, selling on Amazon, or bringing products in from Korea? Import rules changed a lot in 2025–2026. The $800 duty-free de minimis rule is suspended, and Korean goods now face a Section 301 tariff. This guide covers LLC fees, sales tax permits, self-employment tax, the 1099-K threshold, customs entry and FDA rules for Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Arizona, all from official sources.
Oct 23, 2026
When the AC dies in July or a pipe leaks, you need to know who to call, whether a handyman is allowed to do the job, and how to check a license before you pay. We compared Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Arizona using the licensing boards' own pages and state statutes.
Oct 23, 2026
If you rent a home in the U.S., it helps to know when your deposit must come back, how many days' notice you get before an eviction case, and how to ask for repairs the right way. We compared Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Arizona using state statutes and official state guides.
Oct 23, 2026
Someone owes you money, a business didn't deliver, or a caller claims to be the IRS. Here's where to go in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Arizona — the small claims court and its limit, where to file a scam complaint, and free legal aid — from official statutes and agency pages.
Oct 23, 2026
What to do at the scene of a crash, when you must call the police or file a report, how much liability insurance you must carry, and how points and defensive-driving courses work for tickets — compared across the five states where most JOBnaru™ readers live, from the state laws and agencies themselves.
Oct 23, 2026
When a job ends, three questions come up fast — when is my last paycheck due, can I get unemployment, and where do I go if I'm not paid? The answers differ a lot between Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Arizona. Here is each state's rule from the statute or the state agency itself.
Oct 23, 2026
When you move to Washington, you have 30 days to get a Washington driver license and register your vehicle, and you need the Washington license before you can register. Washington has a license reciprocity arrangement with Korea: if you are 18 or older with a valid Korean license, you can get a Washington license without the knowledge or drive test. Washington currently has no individual income tax. This page summarizes official guidance from the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL), the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), the Department of Revenue (DOR), the Attorney General's Office, the WA Cares Fund, Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (0404.go.kr) and the Korean Consulate General in Seattle. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
Once you become a New York resident, you must get a New York driver license within 30 days and register your vehicle in New York within 30 days. New York has no license reciprocity arrangement with Korea, so even with a Korean license you must pass the written test, take the 5-hour pre-licensing course and pass a road test. This page summarizes official guidance from the New York State DMV, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), the Department of Taxation and Finance, the New York State Attorney General, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (0404.go.kr) and the Korean Consulate General in New York. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
When you move to Alabama, you may drive on your previous license for only 30 days after becoming a resident, and you must register your vehicle within 30 days of the day it enters the state. Korea and Alabama signed a driver license reciprocity memorandum in 2012. This page summarizes official guidance from Alabama state agencies (the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the Alabama Department of Insurance (ALDOI) and the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR)) and the Korean Consulate General in Atlanta, whose jurisdiction includes Alabama. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
When you move to New Jersey, you must transfer your vehicle title and registration within 60 days, and you choose between two types of auto policy, Basic and Standard. Under the Korea–New Jersey reciprocity arrangement, an eligible Korean license can be exchanged for a New Jersey license without the knowledge and road tests. This page summarizes official guidance from New Jersey state agencies (MVC, the Department of Banking and Insurance, the Division of Taxation and the Department of Community Affairs) and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
When you move to Michigan, you are expected to get a Michigan driver's license and title and register your vehicle as soon as you become a resident; Michigan law has no grace period. Car insurance follows Michigan's own no-fault system, which works quite differently from other states. This page summarizes official guidance from Michigan state agencies (the Department of State / Secretary of State, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), and the Department of Treasury) and the Korean Consulate General in Chicago. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
When you move to California, you must get a California driver's license within **10 days** of becoming a resident and register your vehicle within **20 days** of becoming a resident or taking a job here. California does **not** have a driver license reciprocity agreement with Korea, so a Korean license cannot be exchanged without testing. This page summarizes official guidance from California state agencies (DMV, the Department of Insurance, the Franchise Tax Board) and Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Consulate General in Los Angeles. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
When you move to Georgia, you must get a Georgia driver's license within 30 days of becoming a resident and register your vehicle within 30 days of moving. This page summarizes official guidance from Georgia state agencies (DDS, the Insurance Commissioner's office, DOR) and the Korean Consulate General in Atlanta. Fees and document rules can change, so check the source links before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
Arizona has a driver license reciprocity agreement with South Korea. This page is based on Arizona statutes, the Arizona Department of Revenue, and Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Consulate General in Los Angeles. We could not open ADOT MVD's own pages for this guide, so confirm license and registration steps with MVD before you go.
Oct 20, 2026
Extending a stay, changing status, reporting a move, renewing a green card, travelling while a green card case is pending, EAD renewals, unlawful presence, visa stamps, ESTA, case status, citizenship and F-1 school transfers — the status questions Korean families in the U.S. ask most, answered from USCIS, CBP, DHS and State Department sources. One table shows which form to file and which official page to check.
Oct 23, 2026
These are the charts USCIS says to use for adjustment of status (I-485) filings in October 2026: Dates for Filing for family-based and Dates for Filing for employment-based categories. Applicants born in Korea use the 'All Chargeability Areas' column. Dates are copied as published on the USCIS page.
Oct 20, 2026
9 headlines from 2026-10-12 to 2026-10-18 on work visas, hiring, Korean companies in the U.S. and labor rules. Each link opens the original story; headlines stay in their original language.
Oct 19, 2026
In a J-1 intern or trainee program, the Form DS-2019 comes from a sponsor designated by the State Department — not from the company — and the U.S. host company must sign a training plan (Form DS-7002). Interns are current students or recent graduates (within 12 months) of a foreign post-secondary school; trainees need a foreign degree plus one year of related experience abroad, or five years of experience abroad. Federal rules cap internships at 12 months and training programs at 18 months.
Oct 19, 2026
An employment-based green card through a U.S. employer (EB-2 or EB-3) usually runs in three steps — the employer gets a PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor, files an immigrant petition (Form I-140) with USCIS, and once a visa number is available the worker applies through Form I-485 (adjustment of status in the U.S.) or consular processing. Your place in line is your priority date, and the State Department's monthly Visa Bulletin shows when you can move ahead.
Oct 19, 2026
The E-2 is a nonimmigrant visa for nationals of a treaty country who invest a substantial amount in a U.S. business and direct it, or who work for a same-nationality company as an executive, supervisor or essential employee. Korea is on the State Department's list of E-2 treaty countries. USCIS allows an initial stay of up to two years with unlimited two-year extensions, but every E-2 holder must keep an intention to leave the U.S.
Oct 19, 2026
Post-completion OPT gives F-1 graduates up to 12 months of work authorization in their field, and STEM graduates can add a 24-month STEM OPT extension if the employer uses E-Verify and signs a training plan. Your clock matters — OPT allows up to 90 days of unemployment, STEM OPT up to 150 in total — so plan your applications and timing early.
Oct 19, 2026
The H-1B lets a U.S. employer hire a foreign professional in a specialty occupation, but most new H-1Bs are limited by an annual cap of 85,000 and a registration lottery held each spring. Universities and certain nonprofit research employers are cap-exempt. The employer — not the worker — files, and rules and fees changed in 2025, so always check USCIS before you plan.
Oct 19, 2026
Ten jobs that battery, chip and auto plants and U.S. offices of Korean companies hire for — engineers, software developers, accountants, logisticians, maintenance mechanics, electricians and inspectors — compared with the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook figures. 2025 median pay, 2025–35 job growth and typical entry education, exactly as BLS shows them.
Oct 23, 2026
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009, and when a state minimum is higher you are entitled to the higher rate. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees must get at least one and a half times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek, and exempt status depends on duties and pay — not job title. Some states, such as California, also require overtime after eight hours in a day.
Oct 19, 2026
In California, Colorado, Washington, New York, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington D.C., Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont and Massachusetts, many employers must include a good-faith pay range in job postings. Thresholds and details differ by state. JOBnaru™ flags postings in these states that show no range — a reminder, not a legal finding.
Oct 19, 2026
A real employer will not ask you to pay to get a job, deposit a check and send money back, buy equipment with your own money for reimbursement later, or give your Social Security number and bank details before a verified offer. JOBnaru™ never charges job seekers. If a job looks like a scam, stop, check the company yourself, and report it to us and to the FTC.
Oct 19, 2026
Employers post on JOBnaru™ for free for 30 days — no sign-up needed first. Every post gets an automatic check, and clean posts go live right away. Before the 30 days end, we email a one-tap button to keep it up 30 more days, free. To reach more people, you can buy labeled top placement — TOP ($299/30 days), Highlight ($199) or Logo listing ($49), each per 30 days. Write a clear post with a pay range and no discriminatory wording.
Oct 19, 2026For each city with Korean plants or offices, the relocation guide, schools and youth sports, and Korean food, markets and salons — plus living guides (power, property tax, driving), visa and pay guides by topic. New guides appear here automatically.
School, league, tax and power information is checked against state, district and other official pages, and every guide lists its sources and check date. Rules change, so confirm on the linked official page before an important decision.
We start with hub cities that have Korean plants and offices and keep adding more. Relocation guides for other cities are listed under 'Relocation guides for more cities'.
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