At last! a non-visa related question 
I got my L1A petition approved yesterday so I'm off to a trip to my local neighbourhood embassy for what I hope will be a painless interview.
I have a question around getting started when I arrive. I am moving to Chicago in January (great time of year to go huh?) and I'll be getting a hire care for a month on my company. I will need to sort out something more permanent pretty quickly.
I'd like to buy a new (or almost new car) from a main dealer. I know it costs a bit more but for me it's worth the peace of mind.
How difficult is to to get any sort of credit as an almost newcomer to the US. I'll be able to put down a fair deal (25%) as a downpayment. Does this make things better? I guess I will get crucified on interest rate - any way to avoid this in my situation?
I've read on this forum that getting some credit (like a car loan) will stand me in good stead - is this true or over-rated?
If it helps I do own a home in the US (fully owned, not mortgaged).
Thanks
H
I got my L1A petition approved yesterday so I'm off to a trip to my local neighbourhood embassy for what I hope will be a painless interview.
I have a question around getting started when I arrive. I am moving to Chicago in January (great time of year to go huh?) and I'll be getting a hire care for a month on my company. I will need to sort out something more permanent pretty quickly.
I'd like to buy a new (or almost new car) from a main dealer. I know it costs a bit more but for me it's worth the peace of mind.
How difficult is to to get any sort of credit as an almost newcomer to the US. I'll be able to put down a fair deal (25%) as a downpayment. Does this make things better? I guess I will get crucified on interest rate - any way to avoid this in my situation?
I've read on this forum that getting some credit (like a car loan) will stand me in good stead - is this true or over-rated?
If it helps I do own a home in the US (fully owned, not mortgaged).
Thanks
H