@pirka, great guide and info. Except for the part where you said i would only be able to find a job as a busboy or a dishwasher if i dont have contacts. For real? What the heck is a busboy anyways? And for $300? Im a bit concerned at this point. And for the address part, I used a motel's ( I was told it's acceptable) but i dont really want to live there even for a day. For the same reason I have been trying to find a place to stay for a longer period and know the place and the system a little better while I take whatever job i can find for atleast a few months keeping the consultancy thing as my backup plan. Well, that's that. I will keep you guys updated. Thanks everybody. I have learned a lot :)