Why were H1B holders sent back at Port of Entry (POE) Newark Airport in Jan 2010?
Reasons for issues at POE. Info about rules by CBP at POE. What can you do for smooth Port of Entry immigration Check for H1B visa holders.
Why NOT to be without health insurance in US? First time ?
Health Insurance… If you do not have it, FIRST GET IT ! Many people do not realize the importance of health insurance in America. It is a MUST. Some may argue, I am in good health condition and it is a waste of $100 or $300 for health insurance. But, we do not plan accidents. …
Critical H1B extension visa interview questions asked in 2010 at Visa Stamping?
It has been a while since I wrote, have been very busy with lot of things…Anyways, I will try to get back to my normal routine from today. One of my friends recently went for H1B visa stamping in India. He explained me the kind of questions they are asking especially H1B holders and what …
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 ( …
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 …
Can H1B holder be denied at Port of Entry ? Experiences
After you get H1B Visa approval at US Consulate, you would get H1B Visa Stamp foil glued in your passport indicating your approval and eligibility to fly to US and enter US on H1B Visa. In general, getting US Visa stamp in passport at consulate does not mean that you would be able to enter …
How is GPA computed in US schools? GPA Computation formula?
One of the things that confuses many international students after coming to the US is the Grade Point Average(GPA). In most foreign countries outside of the US, the percentage scale is used, which ranges from 0 to 100. But, as soon as you arrive in the US, the grading system changes to the GPA system, …
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 …
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, …