Stage 1
Orientation
Become fully operational (phone, bank, housing, ID plan, healthcare plan, safety plan) with minimal money waste.
Overall Progress
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Sections
4
Tasks
21
Stage Sections
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Week 1 (Day 0-7): "Get operational"
Get phone, housing, essentials, transport, bank, and life admin in place.
Week 2 (Day 8-14): "Lock housing + cashflow"
Finalize housing, utilities, budget, and healthcare basics.
Week 3 (Day 15-21): "Start legal identity setup"
State ID, mailing address, SSN eligibility, SEVIS, and deadline tracker.
Week 4 (Day 22-30): "Stability + safety baseline"
Bill reminders, emergency buffer, scam awareness, routine, support list, 90-day plan.