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F1 Visa for Community College Approved – Karachi Consulate
Following F1 Visa Approved for Community College experience at US Consulate in Karachi is shared by Majid Farooqui. Attempt: 1st Type of Institution: Community College Consulate: Karachi Consulate, Pakistan Visa interview:…
F1 Visa Experience – Is Smiling a Prerequisite? American Embassy in Kampala, Uganda
> Following F1 Visa interview experience at Uganga is shared by Maurice Bukenya. Name: Maurice Bukenya, Ugandan School and Degree being Pursued: Tufts University, Bachelors Date Interviewed: 6th June 2013…
What Happens if You Memorize Answers for F1 Visa Interview Questions
F1 Visa Interview – MS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering – University of Colorado Denver – Submitted by Simran. PS : This is how your interview could look if you…
Q&A : Job Opportunities for Mechanical Engineers in USA
Guest post is written by reader Rocky (nickname). I have a MS in Mechanical engineering and fortunately found a job after a lot of struggle. I just wanted to educate…
5 Simple Tips to Improve English Writing and Speaking Skills
Do you want to know how to learn to write English and improve your spoken English? No worries, HSB has Aditya posted some simple to follow tips to improve your…
A Parents’ Take on F1 Visa Interview at Chennai for Fall 2013
My son Vikas who is working with CISCO got I20 for his MS studies from The University of Southern California, popularly known as USC which is one of the world’s…
Bad News : If You Speak English With Strong Accent (like me)
On the subject of English. Yes, it does matter. No, it’s not the end of the world if you have an accent or less than perfect grammar. This article is…
Why I Decided to Study in USA After Working 5 Years in India – with Vaibhav Shukla
Vaibhav Shukla open up his hear to share his journey to USA. This interview is about 50 minutes long. You can watch the video below or download the MP3 file….
F1 Visa Interview – Denied and Banned from USA for Fake & Fraudulent Documents
While sorting through my inbox, I saw this question from a prospective student whose F1 Visa was rejected 4 times due to fake documents. I’m sure you know that in…
F1 Visa Officer Was Totllay Flattered and Approved My USA Visa
F1 Visa Rejected Twice and learned from my mistake. F1 Visa Interview experience is shared by Navya. Hyderabad Consulate REsult: Visa approved Date: 03 June Slot: 12:30 PM but my…
6 Tip to Divide Your GRE Study Time
Guest Post from Magoosh GRE. You know the best books to use, and you’ve carved out three plus months to study, but now what? Do you spend six hours all…
Don’t Apply for PhD if You are Fat #truth
Who in right frame of mind can say that if you are Fat (over weight) don’t apply for PhD program? Well, actually its was by a Professor. Shocking isn’t? After…
12 Key F1 Visa Inerview Tips for USA
You must have read F1 Visa Rejected for 9 times (yes, he attended F1 visa interview for 9 times). I saw Sumanth Krishna share 12 F1 Visa Tips for USA…
How to Apply for PhD with Gangadharan Esakki
This is first ever Podcast Episode from Happy Schools Blog. You will be soon able to subscribe to Happy Schools Blog Podcast from your favorite app and via iTunes. You…
US Visa Officers Are Utterly Biased and Least Concerned with Student Hardships
Following F1 Visa interview experience and view about US Visa was submitted by Aditya. You will understand why he’s frustrated, only if you read the F1 visa Interview. My profile:…
New Electronic I94 Form – Sample, FAQ’s
CBP (Customs and Border Protection) of USA have implemented new Paperless Electronic I94 form. If you enter USA after April 30, 2013, CBP officers will no longer issue paper I-94…
F1 Visa Interview For PhD – Fall 2013
Experience – F1 Visa Interview for PhD in USA (Fall 2013) I had my offsite interview on 10th of May 2013. On 22 May 2013 I had my visa interview…
This is How a Bill Becomes a Law in USA
Here is a quick graphical overview of how a Bill becomes a Law in USA. The following chart shows how a Bill becomes a law in America. Summary…
F1 Visa Interview : I Was Shocked
Guest Post : U.S F1 Visa interview experience by Rohit Pujar. I had my OFC on Sunday,12th at 4.30 pm and my F1 Visa Interview on Monday,7.30 am. 3 of…
F1 Visa – Luck or Hardwork?
F1 Visa Interview – Luck or Handwork by Velan. Date of Visa Interview: First week of May 2013 Course Applied for: MS in Information Assurance in a low tier school….
TOEFL or IELTS Which is Easier and Better Test?
Lets put an end to this debate – TOEFL or IELTS – Which is Easier and Better Test? I want do MS in USA, but I’m bit confused about taking…
F1 Visa 4th Attempt – Chennai Consulate – Approved
F1 Visa 4th Attempt Interview Experience – F1 Approved at 4th try. By Sarvan Hi friends, I like to share my visa experience which was a road to USA with…
Fall 2013. MS in EE – GMU. Hyderabad Consulate
> Following F1 Visa interview experience at U.S. Comsulayte in Hyderabad is shared by Dheeraj Reddy I had attended the F1 visa interview on may 13 2013 at 8 am…
Immigration Reform and H1B Visa : Impact Analysis
Immigration Reform and H1B Visa is a hot topic. I recently read an article here Indian IT services company are hoping that proposed changes will not be implements. Following infographic…
Changes in U.S. Port of Entry for F, M and J Visa Students – Expect Delays
Due to Boston Bombings few weeks back, there are new changes at U.S. port of entry. News is reported in NAFSA and reproduced here. Based on news accounts, and preliminary contact with the…
How to Find Research Topics for PhD? Video Interview with PhD Student.
Want to know about PhD in USA for Indian Students? Watch this video interview with Gangadharan Esakki. He’s been following Happy Schools Blog for last 4 years and first person…
Attorney Talk : High Skilled Immigration Reform in Senate’s Bill
U.S. Senate members started discussing about Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill proposed by Senate’s Gang of 8. You may read the summary of comprehensive immigration reform bill which contains major changes to…
Student Life and Lessons Learned with Karthik Thandavan (Video)
I sat down with Karthik in my new home studio to talk about this student experience. His full name is LONG. Really Long – Srinivasa Karthik Thandavan Vidhya Sekeran. Profile…
Average GRE Scores Computer Science and Engineering
Average GRE Scores Computer Science for various universities in USA are listed below. Link to Master Database Average GRE Scores If you see any data errors, post a comment with…
H1B Visa 2015 – News, Start Date, Quota and Predictions
This is the main article for H1B Visa 2015. Following the links below for related articles in this series H1B Visa 2015 Daily Updates (from April 1, 2014) [Video] What Happens…
How to Improve GRE Score Second Time by 20 Points in 15 Days (290 to 310)
An American girl offered to help Abhinav Kumar Sharma with his GRE Test Prep. He scored 15 points higher with just 15 days of GRE Prep. This article is the second…
Time Management : This is How I Manage My Time and Schedule
Shruthi, PhD Student in Pharmacology shares her PhD time management tips. She posted the following content as a comment. I’m promoting featuring her comment at the not so sexy part…
How to Score Above 330 in GRE – with Ganesh Kohli [Video]
You must remember How to Score 340 in GRE – Ashwini Nene I sat down with Ganesh Kohli – Founder and Chief Mentor at KIC Education, who coached Ashiwini Nene…
The "not so sexy" Part of Studying in USA
Studying Abroad has its bells and whistles, but there is “not so sexy part” which is something I hated it and you will hate it. Next Steps Share your…
How to Get Student Visa for Germany?
Question : I’m thinking about studying in Germany. How to Get Student Visa for Germany? To study in Germany, you need to get student visa. Visa is not required for…
3 Reasons To Follow Up After Job Application With A Phone Call
Did you know you can/should follow up after job application? Many of my clients repeat the same mistake. If they don’t hear from the recruiter or hiring manager, they just…
10 FAQs About Studying in German Universities
Higher education in Germany is catching pace these days among international student community. Check out the Study in Germany for International students page for exclusive inof about Germany. Germany is following a…
SoFi – Alumni Funded Student Loans
International student funding have a hard time when it comes to finding funding for graduate school. This is mainly because most colleges are afraid to loan to international students because…
Delay in Issuance of H1B Visa Receipt Notice for FY 2014
Here are couple of updates about H1B Visa 2014 Regular Processing Receipt Number. Difference between H1B Approval Forms – I797A, I797B and I797C USCIS has started the data entry process…
Quick Summary of Changes to H1B, F1 Visa, Green Card in CIR 2013 Bill
Comprehensive Immigration Bill was introduced in U.S. Senate few back. Bill is about 1500 pages with sweeping changes to current U.S. Immigration system. Name of the Bill : Border Security,…
Are We Doing Something Wrong, by Choosing Not to Work in India?
Following experience was shared by Abhilash. Hello HSB Readers, I had an interesting encounter, when I was traveling on an overnight train in India, during my last India trip. I…
Overview of My Study Abroad Program in Switzerland
This experience was shared by Sarah Yudkin. The program I am enrolled in is called “International Business in Lugano: Combining Practice and Theory”. It is a 16 week program which…
Difference Between F1 Visa and Maintaining Legal Status (After Visa Stamp is Expired)
Question: First of all, Thank you so much for this helpful blog. If possible, can please post an article explaining the difference between the F1 Visa stamp on the passport…
Do Question Your Thought Process on Career and Compensation
When selecting a college major do you give importance to career path, compensation and upward mobility? What was your thought process like? If you pick a college major based on above…
H1B Visa 2014 Lottery Results – FAQ's
Now we know H1B Visa 2014 Cap Count and USCIS H1B Visa 2014 Lottery results. Here are some of FAQ’s on H1B Visa 2014 Lottery Results How do I know…
H1B Visa Lottery Process [Infographic]
Does USCIS use a different algorithm to conduct a lottery for different majors? Ex – if one person has a PhD in Economics and the other person has a masters…
Should I Marry an American Citizen to Stay in USA?
My friend is going to graduate with MS in the 1st week of may 2013 (next month). Due to some reasons their department HOD is not going to sign the…
5 Common Resume Mistakes Made By Graduates
Guest post by Jamie Rose on Five Common Resume Mistakes Made By Graduates 1. Shoddy presentation One of the most common resume failings by recent graduates is trying to make…