Last updated 2026-07-17 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Coming home means untangling foreign accounts, shipping timelines, and a US address you may not have had in years. Sequence the paperwork before you land.
Key task: Ship household goods 6-10 weeks before arrival
Key task: Set a US mailing address before you land
Key task: Reactivate or open a US bank account and credit card
Key task: Re-register your car or plan to buy one
Key task: Update your driver's license and voter registration
Key task: Handle customs declarations for shipped goods