F1 Visa Experiences – Visa Interview Questions
F1 Visa Interview Experience with the questions asked by the Consular officer. Three actual Visa experiences with Suggestions for each of them.
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F1 visa to H1B visa: Consulting Career ? Pros and Cons of consulting ? New H1B Rules 2011 impact?
One of the questions that bugs every international student studying MS or MBA in USA is: “after I graduate, what should I do ? Should I look for a full time job after MS or Should I take up consulting career?” I was in the same boat few years ago. Consulting seems very attractive to …
Things to do after reaching USA on F1 Visa as International Student :
I was digging through some of the information I collected back in the days when I came to USA as a student on F1 Visa. I found this list; I have added some additional things as necessary and removed some that are not important. These are the list of things you have to do. The …
Why Internationals students on F1 Visa should apply for State ID? H1B visa ID?
In America, a valid official photo Identification card or document is very important. In fact, it is necessary at most places. First thing anyone asks for verification is your photo ID. It can be Driver’s license, State ID or Passport from home country. I try to address the importance of State ID in this article. …
F1 Visa Stamping Experience 2010 – NO GRE, only IELTS and 3 years Work experience
One of our readers attended F1 visa interview on Feb 12th, 2010. He would like to share his experience with all our readers. He would like to keep his name and information anonymous. Firstly, Congrats to our reader on getting F1 visa with just IELTS and No GRE. Thanks to him for taking time to …
F1 Visa stamping interview Experience. Actual F1 visa questions asked.
One of our readers Vishal would like to share his F1 visa stamping experience of 2006. It is a little dated; some of the logistics and visa procedures might have changed, so be aware of it and verify the information on procedures. Nevertheless, the essence of visa experience and questions asked are always fresh and …
New H1B rules impact F1 / OPT status to H1B visa for 2011 ? Options for OPT to H1B conversion
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 ( …
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 …
F1 Students applying H1B visa 2011- Recession Impact and New rules – What are my Options ?
With the latest news about change in guidelines and recession still prevailing mildly, it is very tough for F1 Students who planned to graduate and get H1B visa. This article will focus on what are the best options to purse if you are F1 Student and why I think they are good with reasons. Explains …
Sample OPT EAD Card – F1 Visa Student – What to Look for?
If you are an F1 Visa Student, you get options to work after your graduation in the form of Optional Practical Training(OPT). As part of that OPT EAD ( Optional Practical Training Employment Authorization) Card is given by USCIS for the same. It is an identification card given by USCIS that represents your legal status …