Relocation to New York
A guide to relocating to New York: work visas, taxation, housing, healthcare and the Israeli community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
A guide to relocating to New York: work visas, taxation, housing, healthcare and the Israeli community. Ocean supports you from the initial idea through settling in.
- CapitalWashington, D.C.
- Population~342 million
- LanguageEnglish · Spanish widely spoken
- CurrencyUS dollar ($)
- Time zoneEastern Time · approximately 7 hours behind Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 11.5 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
The US offers various employment and immigration visas: H-1B for specialised workers, L-1 for intracompany transfers, O-1 for extraordinary ability, E-2 for investors, and Green Cards.
Taxation
Federal, state and municipal taxation in New York: the burden varies by residence.
Economy and cost of living
Particularly high living costs in New York: housing, health insurance and education are expensive.
Housing
An expensive, competitive rental market, requiring guarantees, brokerage fees and sometimes a guarantor.
Education
Diverse public and private education alongside universities among the world's best.
Healthcare
There is no universal public healthcare.
Community and culture
One of the world's largest Israeli and Jewish communities, mainly in New York and New Jersey, with synagogues, community centres, kosher restaurants and schools.
Employment and business
A global economic centre in finance (Wall Street), technology, media, fashion and law.
Ocean's winning tip
Build a credit history as early as possible. In the US, it is needed for almost everything, from renting to obtaining a credit card. Your Ocean Journey Manager guides you through the right steps from the beginning.
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