Pre-Flight Workbook · Free

The 30/60/90 Relocation Countdown

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The countdown that keeps a relocation from unravelling. Work it on screen — it saves as you go — or print the whole thing and tick it off by hand. Built around the compliance sequencing in the manual.

Relocating a licensed career is a logistics project, not a holiday. The single biggest mistake is starting the slow, official steps too late — credential verification and visa processing can take months. Work this checklist backwards from your target departure date: start the 90-day list first, because the items there have the longest lead times. Pair it with the free Visa Points Calculator to confirm which pathway you're sequencing for. Not every line applies to everyone — skip what doesn't fit.

Credentials & documents

Start credential verification / skills assessment — this is the longest pole; begin immediately Order certified copies of degrees, transcripts, and professional licenses Book your English (IELTS/OET) or German (Goethe) language test Begin certified translations of your key documents Request employment reference letters stating your hours and duties

Research & decisions

Confirm your target country and visa pathway (use the free Visa Points Calculator) Read the relevant country profile in your Manual end to end Identify the destination regulator / registration body for your profession

Finances

Open or identify an account that can receive international transfers Estimate total relocation cost and start a dedicated savings buffer

Immigration

Submit your visa / immigration application (or employer sponsorship paperwork) Schedule any required medical exam / panel physician appointment Obtain police / FBI background checks

Credentials

Submit your application to the destination professional regulator Schedule your licensing / registration exam (NCLEX, OSCE, etc.) if applicable

Logistics & family

Get quotes from international movers / shippers Research housing in your destination city; shortlist neighbourhoods Check pet relocation rules and start the process (if applicable) Research schools / childcare (if applicable) Review health insurance coverage for the moving gap

Logistics

Confirm flights and first-night arrival accommodation Book temporary housing for your first 2–4 weeks Finalise shipping / storage; declutter and sell what won't move Set up mail forwarding

Admin & connectivity

Notify banks, brokerages, and the IRS of your move Set up an eSIM for your destination — and keep a U.S. number alive for 2FA codes Get an international driving permit if needed

Health

Refill prescriptions and get copies of medical & vaccination records Arrange travel / health insurance that covers your arrival period

Final checks

Confirm every document is in your carry-on: originals + certified copies + translations Confirm registration / visa approvals in writing Settle or set autopay for outstanding U.S. bills Back up digital copies of every document to secure cloud storage Confirm your first-week appointments (bank, SIM, registration) in the destination Exchange or load some local currency for day one

Get operational

Activate local phone and banking Complete in-person professional registration / licensing steps Register your address with local authorities (if required) Apply for your tax ID / social insurance number Enrol children in school; register with a local doctor Run a final pass of this workbook — anything unticked is your first-month punch list