Study In USA

Requirements to Study Visa

A Valid Passport : you should have a passport with validity till about 6 months after your intended course completion date.

Standardised Test Score: Many universities might accept application while you still intend to write SATs/ ACTs/ GMAT/ GRE but it is advisable to have your score before starting your application. You might be required to share reference number of your score card with the university.

Proof of Sufficient Funds: Students are required to provide evidentiary proof that they are able to not only pay for the fee but also normal living expenses for the duration of the stay in the US. You must show that you have the financial ability to pay for school costs plus living expenses (in the amount shown on your Form I-20 that you received from the school you will attend). You must also show your I-901SEVIS Fee receipt to prove you submitted your payment to SEVP

English Language Proficiency: All universities in USA will need the student to take either the IELTS or TOEFL test to demonstrate ability for communicating in English. Each university will have a different cut-off score for these tests.

Proof of Acceptance: Before you can apply for a student visa, you must first be accepted by a U.S. institution of higher education that is certified by the SEVP. I-20 Form is a "Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Student Status". You also have to produce school acceptance letter from the school you intend to attend to verify your acceptance.

Academic Documents: you should be ready to show you are prepared for the academic program in which you plan to enrol. You must have copies of any standardized test scores, academic transcripts, diplomas or certificates from previous education.

Work Opportunities

Work While You Study

•      While studying in USA students are allowed to work in accordance with guidelines issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service         (USCIS). After seeking Universities permission students are eligible to work for up to 20 Hrs per week during academic session and full-time i.e. 40 Hrs         during holidays.
•      On-campus / Off-campus: Students can choose to work on-campus for their first academic year. After completion of one-full academic year in the US         you are eligible to work off-campus. You have to get approval from the DSO after which you are allowed to work for 20Hrs. per week.
•      Curricular Practical Training (CPT): After completion of one full academic year in US you are also eligible to undertake Curricular Practical Training         (CPT). This is more or like an internship which allows you to expose yourself to real world experience. With CPT you are allowed to work Full-time. You         can work as an intern or under co-op education.
•      Optional Practical Training (OPT): OPT program can be taken by students pursuing STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) fields. This program         allows you to work after 9 months of your course completion. It allows you to work in your course related field for up to a period of 12 months even         after completion of your course without having to apply for work visa.

Work After Study

•      International students who have graduated from a university in USA are eligible to work full time for the remaining period of their visa in USA.