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Phone & Tech Setup
eSIM activation before flying, airport kiosks, and carrier band compatibility.
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Opening bank accounts without an SSN, student cards, and wire transfer fees.
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Renting without a US guarantor, security deposit rules, and utility setup.
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F-1 on-campus hiring filters, the SSA office sequence, and tax treaty forms.
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