Nov 6, 2011 Posted by Genie

US start-up visa bill to boost entrepreneurship

Washington, March 15 (IANS) Two senior senators have introduced a bipartisan legislation aimed at slowing down the outflow of skilled talent and boost entrepreneurship in the US 'to drive job creation and increase America's global competitiveness'. read more

Nov 6, 2011 Posted by Genie

Recent changes in visa regulations must know….

Recent changes in visa regulations must know.... read more

Nov 4, 2011 Posted by Genie

F1 Visa Overview

n the United States, the F visas are a type of non-immigrant student visa that allows foreigners to pursue education (academic studies and/or language training programs) in the United States. F-1 visas issued only issued U.S. embassies and consulates outside the United States. Prospective F-1 students must apply at the schools and receive a form I-20 in order to apply for an F-1 visa. read more

Oct 31, 2011 Posted by Genie

Different Visas & Work Authorization Rules!

F-1 Visa Options * On-Campus Employment: Available up to 20 hours per week when school is in session and 40 hours per week during annual school holidays. * Off-Campus Employment: Can be authorized for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Pre- and Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT), or Economic Hardship (Extreme, unforeseen economic hardship such as loss of parents, currency crisis, political... read more

Jan 2, 2011 Posted by Genie

F1 Visa OPT (Occupational Practical Training)

F1 Visa OPT (Occupational Practical Training) Many students come to the US to study via the F1 visa for undergraduate, graduate or pHD level degrees. The US is generally recognized as having the best colleges and universities in the world although maybe not the cheapest. Then from that many students use the F1 student visa as stepping stone to work full time in the US on a visa like the H1B visa. read more

Jan 2, 2011 Posted by Genie

How long may I stay on my F-1 or M-1 student visa?

How long may I stay on my F-1 or M-1 student visa? * F-1 student - An additional 60 days, to prepare for departure from the U.S. or to transfer to another school. * M-1 student - An additional 30 days to depart the U.S. (Fixed time period, in total not to exceed one year). read more

Jan 2, 2011 Posted by Genie

Staying Beyond Your Authorized Stay in the U.S. and Being Out of Status

Staying Beyond Your Authorized Stay in the U.S. and Being Out of Status It is important that you depart the U.S. on or before the last day you are authorized to be in the U.S. on any given trip, based on the specified end date on your Arrival-Departure Record, Form I-94. Information on successfully maintaining your immigration status while a student or exchange visitor can be found on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website. read more

Jan 2, 2011 Posted by Genie

F1 Visa- Entering the U.S. – Port of Entry

Entering the U.S. - Port of Entry A visa allows a foreign citizen coming from abroad, to travel to the United States port-of entry and request permission to enter the U.S. Applicants should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. read more

Jan 2, 2011 Posted by Genie

F1 Visa – What are the Required Visa Fees?

F1 Visa - What are the Required Visa Fees? • Nonimmigrant visa application processing fee - For current fees for Department of State government services select Fees. You will need to provide a receipt showing the visa application processing fee has been paid, when you come for your visa interview. • Visa issuance fee – Additionally, if the visa is issued, there will be an additional visa issuance reciprocity fee, if applicable. Please consult the Visa Reciprocity Tables to find out if you must pay a visa issuance reciprocity fee and what the fee amount is. If there is a fee for issuance for the visa, it is equal as nearly as possible to the fee charged to United States citizens by the applicant's country of nationality. read more

Jan 2, 2011 Posted by Genie

Required Documentation for F1 Visa Application

Required Documentation for F1 Visa Application * Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended; * Scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.; * Financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements. read more