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First time in USA as F1 Student – Airport Pickup – How to arrange transportation ?

May 22, 2012
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I still remember my first airport pick up experience as international student, it was crazy…I was very happy that I scheduled an airport pickup with International students office and Indian Students association… I would have been totally lost without it…Let me share the importance of arranging for an airport pickup and how to get that [...]

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Why NOT to study Masters Degree in small towns in America ? Disadvantages

May 17, 2012
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As an international student, with a dream to study in US, getting admission to study MS/MBA in any university in America would be very exciting… But, if you make wrong choices in picking schools, you may have a tough time after graduation. Let me explain you the importance of studying Masters in a bigger city [...]

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What is CIP Code ? Its Importance for 17 month OPT Extension. Find it on I20

May 16, 2012
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Some of you may have heard about CIP codes for your degree, but may not have paid much attention to it or bothered to worry about its importance.  Unfortunately, one of my very good friends had a bitter experience with his OPT extension, which was tied to CIP Code. Let me shed some light on [...]

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94 STEM Degree Programs added to 17 month OPT Extension by DHS

May 15, 2012
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To attract and retain International students talent in America, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 11th, 2012  announced expanded list of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math )  designated degrees that qualify for 17 month OPT (Optional Practical Training) Extension.  In fact, changes to OPT rules in 2008 added 17 month OPT extension [...]

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May 14th H1B 2013 Cap count Update – 5,300 filed. Spike in petitions, Prediction ?

May 15, 2012
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Yet another Monday, USCIS has been very prompt with its weekly H1B cap count updates…Earlier today, they released the cap count updates for fiscal year 2013 . The numbers include all the H1B petitions that USCIS received until Friday, May 11th, 2012. Here is the summary of the update: 4,200 new H1B petitions were filed [...]

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May 8th H1B 2013 Cap count Update – 4,700 visa petitions. Less filings, Analysis

May 8, 2012
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As usual, USCIS updated its weekly summary of H1B cap count numbers for fiscal year 2013 earlier today. The numbers include all the H1B petitions received until Friday, May 4th, 2012. Below is the summary of the update: 3,300 new H1B petitions were filed under Regular quota 1,400 new H1B petitions were filed under Masters [...]

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Indian Passport Renewal in USA 2012 – Houston – Checklist, Steps

May 5, 2012
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One of our readers, Benny, share his passport renewal experience in America. Thanks to Benny for taking time to share his experience with our readers. You can share your experience here Indian Passport Renewal Experience in USA I am writing my experience to help those who want to renew their passport in Houston Consulate. I [...]

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H1B 2013 Cap count Update April 30th – 5,600 visa petitions. High Volume ?

May 1, 2012
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USCIS released its weekly update of H1B cap count numbers for fiscal year 2013 earlier today. The cap count update includes H1B petitions received until Friday, April 27th, 2012. Below is the summary of the update: 4,200 new H1B petitions were filed under Regular quota 1,400 new H1B petitions were filed under Masters degree quota [...]

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April 23rd H1B Visa 2013 Cap count Update – 5,600 petitions, Prediction

April 24, 2012
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USCIS has released its weekly H1B cap count updates for FY 2013 yesterday. The cap count update includes petitions received until April 20th, 2012. Below are the numbers: 4,400 new H1B petitions were filed under Regular quota 1,200 new H1B petitions were filed under Masters degree quota H1B Visa 2013 cap count updates by USCIS [...]

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H1B Visa 2013 Cap count Update – April 17th – 4,700 New petitions – Prediction

April 18, 2012
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USCIS has released its weekly H1B cap count updates for FY 2013 earlier today. They have considered all the petitions received until April 13th, 2012. Below are the numbers: 3,200 new H1B petitions were filed under Regular quota 1,500 new H1B petitions were filed under Masters degree quota April 17th H1B Visa cap count updates [...]

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