Frequently Asked Questions

U.S. Information

• What’s the current population of the U.S.?
• The Constitution of the United States
• The Declaration of Independence  
• Presidents of the United States
• Stately Knowledge: State capitals, mottos, birds, etc.
• Sending store bought foods (i.e., chocolate, candies) as gifts to the U.S.

Searching for People

Directories

• Switchboard
  Switchboard is one of the most extensive directories on the internet. Its search engine lets you find people, businesses, web sites and e-mail addresses as well as offers a free internet account to its users.
• The Ultimates
  Collection of people search engines.
• Yahoo! People Search

Vital Records/Public Databases/Veterans

• Locate a U.S. Army Veteran
• Public Records
• State and Local Government Resources
• Veterans Friends
• Vital Records Information

Genealogy

• The American Family Immigration History Center
• Ancestral Findings
• Death Records
• Finnish Institute of Migration
• The Finns in America (European Reading Room, Library of Congress)
• Genealogical Resources on the World Wide Web
• Genealogy Today
• U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services

Travelling to the U.S.

• Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
• Bringing food, plant and animal products into the U.S.
• Do I need a visa to visit the U.S.?
• Visa FAQ's
• Do I need an International Driver's License?
• How do I get an International Driver's License?
• Taking your pet to the U.S.
• Work in the U.S.
• How much is a pound (lb) in grams or kilograms?
• How do U.S. clothes sizes compare to the European system?