Students in USA
Tips for students traveling to USA.
Can I Change My Tourist Visa to Student Visa in USA?
The 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange states that the number of international students in the US crossed the one million mark for the third consecutive year in 2018. While many tourists have a clear idea about the nature of their visit to the United States, there are times when there could be a sudden change in [...]
J1 Visa Rejected – What to do?
The J1 visa is an exchange visitor non-immigrant visa type, is issued to those who wish to visit the US via a study-based exchange program. The Exchange Visitor Program allows around 300,000 foreign nationals from across 200 countries to engage with and experience US society and culture. Most scholars, doctors, interns and specialists [...]
How to Study in USA with a US Student Visa
Did you know that there was a 12% increase in the number of Indian students studying in the US in 2017, as compared to the previous year? More and more students are choosing to study in America due to the high quality of education provided by the Ivy league colleges in the US. The first step to pursuing your dream of US education is [...]
Documents Required for US Student Visa
The US is home to many renowned universities, such as Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Columbia and many more. No wonder then that the number of international students among the total student population in the US higher education system increased from 1% in 1949-50 to 5% in 2016-17, says an article by the Migration Policy Institute. [...]
US Student Visa Application Process
To follow your dream of studying in the United States, you need not just admission into a good college, but also a student visa. Are you worried about the visa application process? Here’s a detailed guideline for applying for a US student visa. Types of Student Visas There are three types of US student visas that you can apply for: F1 [...]
Top US Student Visa Interview Questions
Did you know that there are strict work restrictions for an individual visiting the US on an F1 visa? Yes, since the F1 visa is a non-immigrant student visa for those wanting to study in America, it doesn’t allow you to work for a salary. If you are planning to attend high school, a training program, university or any other academic [...]
How to Convert a J1 Visa to a Student Visa
I have been asked quite often whether an exchange student can convert their J1 visa to a student visa? Yes, they can. In fact, there are two ways to change your visa status. Every year around 3,00,000 foreign students from 200 countries and territories are given the opportunity to experience US society and culture, and engage with [...]
Best Health Insurance for International Students in USA
For a student, regardless of which part of the world they belong to, getting admission into an American university is no less than a dream come true. And, US universities have been more welcoming of international students in recent times, where Florida Institute of Technology saw 33% of its students at the bachelor’s level from [...]
Do Indian Students in the US Need Medical Insurance?
An article in Business Today, Subject of Safety, clarifies that different universities in the United State have different regulations regarding student insurance. Some institutions have their own insurance policies for international students, the premium for which is included in the fees. Others make is mandatory for students to be [...]
Tips for Indian Students Leaving to USA
For a person coming from India, the United States of America can be a cultural shock. The huge cultural difference can be treated as an ‘experience’ and enjoyed by a tourist, who is visiting the country for a short duration. But to a student, this foreign environment is now home and he or she needs to adjust to it and manage studies [...]