Gopi has asked the below question about OPT and H1B visa for 2011. I have completed my master’s and OPT in USA. Presently I am on F1 and register for another college. Can you please tell me the best way to get H1 for 2011. Most of the students who graduated last year ( December 2009) are in Gopi’s …
How to get Scholarships in US for MS, MBA? GRE, Essays, Acads ?
Applying for Scholarships , Every Scholarship is Different and you Have to Meet the requirements first, Myth about 10th, 11th and 12th Class Marks or Percentage for Scholarships, GRE / GMAT / TOEFL Scores, Leadership and Volunteering :
Funding, Scholarship : Are they different ? I20 samples for Scholarship, GA : FAQs
One of our readers recently asked a question about Funding. The questions are as below: What is the exact difference between Funding and Scholarship? The tuition fee waiver that is given along with the I-20, is it considered as scholarship or funding?? and is it given directly by the university or should we put a special application to avail this …
H1B Visa holders Issues at Port of Entry – Previous Experiences
Article written in January, 2010. The below information is for your reference only, it does not apply to current year visa conditions. One of the shocking news that I heard recently from my friends and also highlighted in news websites like Rediff News is few of the H1B visa holders were sent back to India at the port of entry. …
How is GPA computed in US schools? GPA Computation formula?
One of things that confuses international students after coming to US is GPA ( Grade Point Average). In most of our home countries, we are used to percentage scale which ranges from 0 to 100. But, as soon as we come to US, the grading system changes to GPA system and the range is 0 to 4. Students often wonder …
Search Job or go to US for MS ? Will experience in India count for higher salary in US after MS ?
I was asked by one of our readers, “hi, i read all ur posts in ur website..u doing great job..keep it up.. i am fresher.. i completed my B.E (ECE).. i wanted to come to us this fall 2010..But seeing ur posts it seems this is not the right time to come…here in India job market for fresher’s is not yet increased.. …
Why should you call home every other day or every day ? Family Relationship ?
I still remember those very first days when I first came to US, when calling India was around 14 cents per minute and I was a little hesitant to call home every week. Today, we can call India from US anywhere from 1.5 cent to 2 cents, unbelievable the amount of change in calling rates…Now-a-days, I call home every day …
H4 visa to H1B visa transfer for 2011. Impact of New H1B rules on H4 to H1B visa conversion 2011 Quota
I was asked by one of our readers about options for H4 to H1B visa conversion as she was planning on applying for H1B visa petition for 2011 quota. The impact of new rules with H1B employer-employee relationship have a significant impact on the all those qualified H4 visa holders who would like to apply for H1B visa for 2011 …
Why NOT to buy a cheap $500 or $1000 car as a F1 Student in MS ? Problems?
One of the tempting things when you are student is “thought of buying a very cheap car of $500 or $1000”. As an international student you have a hard time to move around on campus or city. It is hard to get groceries or go to any movie, mall, etc without having transportation like car. You will have to depend …
F1 Visa Defer admission in US schools. I20, Visa issues, Fees? Process – How to Defer?
After going through the complete process from studying for GRE all the way through visa stamping, occasionally due to family situations, financial situations or medical conditions you may not be able to attend the US school for the term you applied though you have visa. This post explains the process of deferring admission in US Universities and other commonly asked …
