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International Students in the USA
Studying in the US as an international student — applying, the F-1 visa and OPT, and the practicalities of student life, on- and off-campus work, travel and money.
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International Students: Studying in the USA
For international applicants — applying to US universities, the I-20 and SEVIS, the F-1 visa interview, proof of funds, and English-test requirements.
20 guidesInternational Student Life & Work in the USA
Practicalities for international students in the US — maintaining F-1 status and SEVIS, work rules, travel, taxes and banking — neutral facts, not immigration advice.
5 guidesUS Work Authorization: OPT, STEM OPT, CPT and H-1B
Post-study work on an F-1 visa — OPT, the STEM OPT extension, CPT, the H-1B lottery and cap-gap, changing status, and staying in status. Neutral official facts, not immigration advice.
11 guidesApplying to US Universities from India
The India-specific side of a US application — credential evaluation, GPA conversion, transcripts, backlogs, the F-1 visa interview at Indian consulates, the DS-160, SEVIS fee, and education loans from India.
15 guidesExploring international students in the United States?
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