[tawkto] H4 dependents planning to pursue a Masters degree often debate about the availability of best courses for H4 visa holders. Another question that comes to mind is whether to take certification courses less than 1-year duration or enroll in a regular Masters program? Besides...
[tawkto] You often hear people talking about changing from F1 to H1B status, and rightfully so. Because it is a common occurrence and a natural progression in ones immigration journey in the USA. However, there are situations in which one wants to change from H1B to...
Are you currently in the US and want to enroll in a University or College? Do you fall into one of these categories? An international student transferring to another school because you don't like the current school? An international student enrolling in a Graduate school after...
International students must follow certain USCIS regulations to maintain F1 visa status. They are required to register for full course load and make academic progress towards graduation. Students not following these rules will be at risk of SEVIS termination and loss of F1 status. This...
International students on F1 visa are eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training(OPT). Students should be employed in a job that is related to their field of study in order to work on OPT. You need to be employed while you are on OPT...
Graduation from college arouses mixed feelings. Students are excited at the prospect of making their dreams a reality but also anxious about the uncertainty the future holds. International students graduating from college wonder about important questions - How long can International students stay...
International students who arrive in the US on an F1 visa and are enrolled in a University often have the need to transfer to a different University. The transfer process involves two steps. International transfer students should first get accepted to a new University and...
[tawkto] Enrolling in a University is a big step that requires a lot of planning. It gets even more complicated when you have to worry about immigration status. H4 dependents that choose to go back to college often have two options - Enroll in the...
If you arrive in the US as a dependent of the H1B or L1 visa holder on an H4 or L2 visa, you typically spend the first few months to a year in the US getting accustomed to the new place and visiting the popular...
[tawkto] “Day 1 CPT” is a term that became popular among international graduate students in USA since a couple of years. It refers to a Master’s or a Doctoral Degree offered by universities in USA, where a student is eligible to participate in CPT (Curricular...