Relocation to Texas
A guide to relocating to Texas: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to Texas: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalAustin
- Population~31.7 million
- LanguageEnglish · Spanish widely spoken
- CurrencyUS dollar ($)
- Time zoneCentral Time · approximately 8 hours behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 14 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Common employment routes include L-1 for intracompany transfers, H-1B for professional roles, O-1 for people with extraordinary achievements and E-2 for investors.
Taxation
Taxation includes federal and sometimes state and local taxes.
Economy and cost of living
Housing may be more affordable than in California and New York, but cars, property taxes, weather and insurance affect the cost.
Housing
The housing market in Austin differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
Austin has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston.
Ocean's winning tip
Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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