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Your U.S. Credit Roadmap for Newcomers

A calm, step-by-step guide for international students and newcomers building U.S. credit from zero — no cosigner, no history, no jargon.

No email. No signup. Just the roadmap.

International studentsNew immigrantsITIN holders

What's inside

Follow the journey from before arrival through your first bank account, first credit product, first credit report, and first six months.

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One roadmap, built for your exact situation

This roadmap works for most newcomers. If you want one built for your exact situation, First Year Credit creates a personal roadmap based on your visa, your goals, SSN or ITIN, and your timeline.

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