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How long does H1B visa Petition processing Take? Premium vs. Regular ?

I have been writing about H1B visa related stuff for a very long time on this blog and tracking H1B visa 2011 cap updates with graphs and analysis. Few of  THE Most commonly asked question on the blog are: I have applied for H1B on April 1st, 2010. Still my status ...

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Best way to pay off Education loan in home Country after getting Job in US?

Most of us take education loans in our home country to pursue higher education in US because studying Masters in USA Costs a lot of money and not everyone can afford it, we take education loans from banks. Let me share with you my story and how I paid off ...

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How to get Scholarships in US Graduate Schools for MS, MBA? GRE, Essays, Acads ?

How to get Scholarships in US Graduate Schools for MS, MBA? GRE, Essays, Acads ?

Few of the most asked questions among international students coming to US for MS or MBA : I need Scholarships for MS . How do I get it ? What percentage do I need for Scholarships in 10th, Intermediate( 11th& 12th )? Do they only look for GRE and TOEFL for scholarships ? When ...

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How to Apply for H1B Visa Petition for 2011 Quota? Step by Step Process.

How to Apply for H1B Visa Petition for 2011 Quota? Step by Step Process.

Many people that I know ask me this question, “How to apply for H1B visa through consulting companies ?”.In recent articles, I have written few topics related to H1B visa application for 2011 quota. I will try to put the pieces together and give you a roadmap for applying for ...

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Should I study/apply for MS or MBA in US after B.Tech/ B.Com ? MBA vs MS fees, degree focus, funding issues. Which is better ? Part - 1

Should I study/apply for MS or MBA in US after B.Tech/ B.Com ? MBA vs MS fees, degree focus, funding issues. Which is better ? Part - 1

One of the most asked question by students applying for US is Should I study MBA or MS ?  In countries like India, with the hype of all IIMs, ISB and other premier MBA institutions the shift in pursuing higher education has been slightly changed towards MBA in recent times. ...

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8 Reasons to plan study MS in USA 2 years before graduating B.Tech/BS ?

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One of the things that I have noticed with international students is NOT planning ahead of time. Students decide to study MS in US in the eleventh hour and say I do not have time. They start googling “ How to prepare for GRE in 15 days ? One month or Two months”. You can [...]

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August 31st USCIS H1B visa FY 2011 Cap count Update – 1,400 petitions filed

Thumbnail image for August 31st USCIS H1B visa FY 2011 Cap count Update – 1,400 petitions filed August 31, 2010 H1B Visa News

USCIS updated the latest H1B cap count numbers today. As of August 27th , 2010.  The updated cap numbers since last time are: New 1,000 Cap eligible H1B visa petitions were filed for Regular Quota. New 400 cap eligible H1B petitions for Advanced degree cap. August 27th, 2010 USCIS official Total H1B cap count update [...]

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US Universities Rankings vs. Graduate Program? What to Consider?

Thumbnail image for US Universities Rankings vs. Graduate Program? What to Consider? August 31, 2010 Decide MS - MBA in US

From my experience talking to international students, the first thing that I have seen most of the students ask someone when they plan on applying schools is “Can you send me the list of Top ranked US universities for this program ?” . The reality is, except few, most of the students just blindly look [...]

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Life as H1B holder vs. GC or Citizen – USA vs. India

Thumbnail image for Life as H1B holder vs. GC or Citizen – USA vs. India August 29, 2010 Living in USA

If you are working as a H1B holder in US, you have lot of limitations in terms of your freedom to work or do any business. You do not get many benefits as the Green card holders or US Citizens. It might be frustrating at times to be on H1B. Let me share my very [...]

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Work related Politics, Promotions – Manager, Lead – USA vs. India ?

Thumbnail image for Work related Politics, Promotions – Manager, Lead – USA vs. India ? August 26, 2010 Living in USA

I have a good friend who used to work for a good company. He came to US through them, worked here for over 2 years for them and then quit. He quit the company almost after 5 years… when I asked him the reason to quit, it was not money or anything else….it was just [...]

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Work Culture, Ethics, Time at work, Importance – India vs. America

Thumbnail image for Work Culture, Ethics, Time at work, Importance – India vs. America August 25, 2010 Living in USA

Work occupies most of our life, if you think about it…officially you are supposed to work for 8 hrs to be considered full time. But, people work differently in different countries depending on the culture. If you are planning on settling in a country, this is something very serious to think about.  Let me share [...]

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Change Majors in MS after admission and Arrival to US? ECE to CS?

Thumbnail image for Change Majors in MS after admission and Arrival to US? ECE to CS? August 24, 2010 Application Info MS-MBA

The way it works in India and maybe few other countries is, once you take up a Major (or Branch) in Bachelors, it is very hard to change that Major.  You do not see many schools encouraging changing of majors unless you are in a flexible top notch school. Unlike, in America it works differently…Let [...]

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August 24th H1B visa FY 2011 Cap count Update – 4,500 petitions filed

Thumbnail image for August 24th H1B visa FY 2011 Cap count Update – 4,500 petitions filed August 24, 2010 H1B Visa News

USCIS updated the latest H1B cap count numbers today. As  of August 20th, 2010.  The updated cap numbers since last time are: New 4,200 Cap eligible H1B visa petitions were filed for Regular Quota. New 300 cap eligible H1B petitions for Advanced degree cap . August 20th , 2010 USCIS official Total H1B cap count [...]

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Series: Settle in US or India? Life in USA vs. India? Move back?

Thumbnail image for Series: Settle in US or India? Life in USA vs. India? Move back? August 23, 2010 Living in USA

If you were to ask any Indian or international living in US, this is probably the most thought or discussed question: “Settle in US or go back home?”  There are similar thoughts for people in India or any other country too. I lived in India and US for quite some time, so I can share [...]

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Why Meet new people in America from Various Cultures and Countries ?

Thumbnail image for Why Meet new people in America from Various Cultures and Countries ? August 22, 2010 Living in USA

I was out last night for a Brazilian Birthday party.  All the people were new to me and they were all Brazilian…I met this group through  my American friend and unfortunately, he could not make it last night…It was an interesting experience…It was amazing to meet new people, get to know their cultures…. Half of [...]

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