text: for a new immigrant, what are the criteria to choose your new destination at the us? "state and city"? if you are a muslim, middle eastern, do not like cold weather and like sunny weather ... 1/  job availability in your field/qualifications. some places like ohio still have record high unemployment rates.  2/  standard of living...it is more expensive to live in the major ruban centers such as ny, boston, d.c. etc expect to pay as much as 40% of your net income to housing in these areas.  3/ personal interests....what do you like to do? each city is different....if you like a great nightlife, then choose a major city. if you have a family or like a more quit life, then look for an suburb.   4/ do you have family & friends in the u.s.? living near them would help with the isolation and intergration into american life...  5/  your race/religion...you may want to avoid areas that are already notorious