text: If you settle somewhere in New York or New Jersey, these states are full of enclaves (or ethnic neighborhoods) that help a newly-arrived immigrant adjust to life better in the U.S. For instance, Brighton Beach, NY is heavily Russian, Greenpoint, NY (both Brighton Beach and Greenpoint are in Brooklyn) is heavily Polish, and Edison, NJ is all Indians from India.  Try and find people from your native country that have been to the U.S. already and get contacts from them.  \n\nAlso, you want to be in the US legally I assume.  Apply as an exchange student or get a student visa. As far as I know you can apply for financial aid if you have a student visa, but I'm not positive on that. You will be able to work full time and go to school part-time at least. If you live in NY or NJ you will need a lot of money for rent unless you are living wih several other people.\n\nP.S. Don't worry, you had it right with "migrate". That word can also mean to settle in another country. :)