Surviving the First 90 Days — The Essential Survival Guide for Newcomers in the US and Canada — Book 1 in A Newcomer's Guide to Building a Life in North America by Alain Pougom
SURVIVING THE
FIRST 90 DAYS
The Essential Survival Guide for Newcomers
in the US and Canada
A clear, practical, and empowering guide for newcomers building a stable life in North America — step by step, from day one.
"Practical. Proven. For your journey."
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90
Days to Stability
A Newcomer's Guide to Building a Life in North America
SURVIVING THE
FIRST 90 DAYS
"The Essential Survival Guide for Newcomers
in the US and Canada"
A tactical manual providing step-by-step guidance on documents, housing, banking, transportation, employment, healthcare, and cultural adaptation — all drawn from real immigrant experience.
What you'll learn:
Coming Soon — The Full Series
Building Your Financial Fortress(6–18 months)
Crack the credit code, move from a survival job into a career, and make healthcare and taxes work for you.
Owning Your Future(Year 2+)
Build wealth, buy your first home, invest for your children, and reach the Freedom State — where you're not just fitting in, but leading.
"This book is like having a very knowledgeable local friend who's been through the same challenges and knows what you don't know you don't know."
Phil Fox Rose
Writer & Editor
What's Inside
Nine comprehensive chapters covering every aspect of your first 90 days in North America.
Essential Documents
Navigate IDs, SSN, visas, and all critical paperwork from day one.
Housing 101
Find safe, affordable housing and avoid common newcomer scams.
Banking 101
Open your first account, build credit, and manage money wisely.
First 30 Days Survival
A day-by-day action plan for your critical first month.
Finding Your First Job
Proven strategies to land employment quickly in a new country.
Workplace Culture
Understand unwritten rules and thrive in North American workplaces.
Healthcare
Access medical care, insurance, and emergency services confidently.
90-Day Action Plan
A structured roadmap to achieve stability within your first 90 days.
Real Immigrant Stories
Inspiring accounts from people who built their lives from scratch.
Written for Every Newcomer's Journey
Whether you arrived last week or are still planning your move, this book meets you exactly where you are — and shows you the path forward.
This Book Is for MeNew Immigrants
Starting fresh in the US or Canada
International Students
Navigating life beyond the classroom
Refugees
Rebuilding with dignity and direction
Temporary Workers
Making the most of your time here
Relocating Families
Settling your family with confidence
Anyone Starting from Zero
No credit, no network — no problem
Alain Pougom
Alain Pougom arrived in the United States with limited English, no credit history, and three children. Through discipline, strategy, and resilience, he built a stable life and now teaches newcomers how to do the same.
He is the founder of Propel Freedom Publishing and a mentor to immigrants seeking clarity and confidence in their first months in North America.
"I wrote this book because I wish someone had handed it to me on my first day. Every page is a lesson I learned the hard way — so you don't have to."
Alain Pougom
Founder, Propel Freedom Publishing
What Readers Are Saying
Reviews coming soon — be among the first to share your story.
"This book was my lifeline when I first arrived. The banking chapter alone saved me from so many mistakes."
Maria S.
Toronto, Canada
"I wish I had this guide when I came to the US. Every newcomer needs this on their first day."
Emmanuel K.
Houston, TX
"Practical, clear, and written with so much heart. Alain truly understands the newcomer experience."
Priya N.
Vancouver, BC
* Sample reviews shown for illustration. Real reader testimonials will appear here.
SURVIVING THE
FIRST 90 DAYS
"The Essential Survival Guide for Newcomers in the US and Canada"
Don't navigate your first 90 days alone. Get the guide that newcomers across North America trust to build stability, confidence, and a real future.
Coming Soon — The Full Series
Building Your Financial Fortress(6–18 months)
Crack the credit code, move from a survival job into a career, and make healthcare and taxes work for you — not against you.
Owning Your Future(Year 2+)
Build wealth, buy your first home, invest for your children, and reach the Freedom State — where you're not just fitting in, but leading.