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J1 Visa Rejected – Interview Experience – Reason – 214(b)
Following J1 Visa interview experience was shared by a exchange student. His visa was rejected. At end of this experience, read my analysis to why his J1 was rejected. J1…
Impact of Getting Bank Statements from Agents
Here’s an interesting question from one of our members about borrowing money from agents to get a bank statement. Which can be used to get I-20 from U.S. Colleges. I…
Green Card – EB2 with Low Salary vs EB3 with High Salary?
EB2 vs EB3 – Which is Better? EB3 job with higher salary or EB2 with low paying job? Employers can sponsor Green Card via Employment Based EB1, EB2 and EB3…
American Economy Needs STEM OPT Students – Is It a Big Fat Lie?
Does America need International STEM OPT Students? Looking at the thousands of negative comments posted against the proposed STEM OPT Rule, one thing is clear, Americans don’t want non-immigrants take…
“I Love STEM OPT Extension Rule” – Template for Commenting
At the time of this publishing this blog post there’s over 27,000 published comments to Proposed 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Rule. Several thousands of negative comments are written by…
EAD for I140 Rule – Summary – Effective Jan 17, 2017
If EAD for I140 Rule gets implemented, it will be one of the biggest and welcome change in several years for Employment Based Legal Immigration system here in the U.S.A….
PhD Student is Dismissed From Top U.S. University. Shocking But True Story.
Graduate School, Ph.D. and Study Abroad is not for the faint of heart. Here’s a true and shocking story of a student dismissed from Ph.D. program at Texas A&M at…
Bachelors Degree in India Gets You a Job, But MS in USA Will Get You This.
Hello, everyone, this is Naren. I completed my undergraduate this year in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and I am planning to apply to the US for next fall. When Raghu…
Summary of Proposed 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Rule [Video]
Here’s 5 Part Summary of DHS Proposed 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Rule. Immigration Attorney Murali explains the proposals listed in the STEM OPT Rule in this 5 part video…
Life Can Be Quite Harsh on Foreign Students in USA
Having spent a year pursuing my Masters in Computer Science at the University of Florida, here is my view of life in the United States. First of all, your experience…
12 Universities for IELTS Score 5.5 [ TOEFL 46 to 59]
Looking for Universities in U.S. that accepted IELTS Score 5.5 and above for U.S.A.? Here is a list of 12 universities that will accept an IELTS score of 5.5 and…
Simplified One Month GRE Study Plan
GRE students are taking the test soon, since, for many graduate programs, application deadlines are coming up fast! With that in mind, I’ve put together my best recommendations for One…
STEM OPT Extension Rule Making Process – 17 to 24 Months
STEM OPT Extension Rule Making Process have Began. So, how long would it take for Department of Homeland Security to complete and implement the STEM OPT Extension rule? [x_alert heading=”Latest…
Study in USA Without STEM OPT Extension? [Video – Q&A]
Should I come to Study in the USA without STEM OPT Extension? Every parent and the prospective student want to know the answer. Does it make sense to invest so much…
[Updated] Are You Ready to Apply for EAD with Approved I-140?
Updated (Nov 20, 2015): EAD FOR I140 rule is now submitted for OMB approval on Nov 19. Here’s summary of the Rule. Updated (Sep 25, 2015): Early Filing Dates Moved…
Mind Blowing Statistics About Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT Extension
OPT is an Acronym for Optional Practical Training. For an F1 Student studying in America, OPT period provides Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work in the USA during the course…
FAQ’s About New October 2015 Visa Bulletin? [Video]
October 2015 Visa Bulletin had Major News. Department of State has introduced a New Cut Off Date. This dual cutoff date comes with a ton of Immigration Benefits like the ability…
GRE Test Prep Tips and 3 Huge Mistakes You Should Avoid
Following GRE Test Prep Tips was shared by Anju. He shared his customized GRE Test Prep Tips and three GRE mistakes other test takers should avoid. To start off this…
Next Steps After H1B Visa Approval – Change of Status, Visa Stamping & Travel to USA
What do you do after H1B visa approval? I’m sure, it should be been a roller coaster ride from H1B Visa application, Lottery to receipt notice. Then comes H1B Visa…
6 Options for H4 Visa Holders: Work, Study or Stay At Home (Unhappy)
H4 Visa is a dependent visa for H1B. There’s very options for H4 Visa holders work here in the USA. Spouse and children of H1B visa holder can get H4 visa…
This is What You Should Do Get STEM OPT Extension Rule Implemented. #DoYourPart
We need 18,000 more signatures by September 13, 2015 to get an official response from White Hosue. Federal Judge Revoked STEM OPT Extension Rule on August 12, 2015. But,…
I Quit My Job at IBM to Study MS in USA – Interview with Sriram (Video)
I spoke with Sriram – Masters Degree student from the University of Texas at Tyler. He came to The University of Texas at Tyler for Fall 2014. Yes, he’s been…
Here’s How to Get a Professor to Change Your Grade
I never had any issues with Grades given by the professor during my Graduate School. But, I knew some students who were not happy with the Grade. I’m sure there…
25 Pictures Show Why Hunt Library is NOT Your Typical College Library
I think Hunt Library in NCSU is one of most fascinating library in the world. It’s unlike any other “typical” library. By typical, I mean, there’s rows and rows of…
Are You Affected By STEM OPT Extension Cancellation? Check Here.
Federal Judge Cancelled 17 Months STEM OPT Extension with effective date of Feb 12, 2016. So, biggest question is, How does this affect you (students)? To be more specific, here…
11 FAQ’s About 17 Months STEM OPT Extension Cancelled. What Happens Next [Video]
Federal Court Vacated 17 Months STEM OPT Extension rule on august 13, 2014. Here’s the list of questions answered by Immigration Attorney Murali Bashyam from BashyamSpiro.com in this video interview…
17 Months OPT STEM Extension – Revoked by Federal Court
Breaking News – 17 Months STEM OPT Extension is Revoked and Cancelled by the by Federal Court. This rules is valid until Feb 12, 2016. DHS has time till then to respond…
6 Tough Lessons I Learned While Studying in USA as an F1 Student
So this is me penning down the highlights of one crazy year of MS in the USA. I’m writing this in the hope that it inspires students who are struggling…
These Mistakes Can Affect Your Legal Status in USA
I can’t understand why this happens to folks who are in Non-Immigrant Status in the USA. Especially when it comes to matters related to Legal Immigration affecting one’s status. First, let…
This How Average Indian Students Get Hired in Top Companies in America
Do you consider yourself to be an avenge student with potential or a just an average student? Are you a type of person with potential? Are you someone with skills,…
Italian Student Goes to Study in India as Part of MAIB Program [Video]
I have interviewed Indian Students studying in America and Canada. But, this is my first interview with an Italian Student who went to Study in India as part of MAIB…
This is the #1 Lesson Learned Studying Abroad is Not What You Think
I started writing this blog post to answer a specific question from a reader. But, the focus shifted to “This is the Biggest Lessons Learned Studying Abroad” as I began…
This Program Offers 2 Degrees from 3 Countries in 15 Months (Bonus: Internship)
Aby: “Hello Dad!”. Dad: “Hey Aby, How are you Aby?” Aby: “I’m fine.” Dad: “How is your classes coming along in our MBA course?” Aby: “Well, I decided to drop…
HSB017: Here’s How I Studied Abroad in France With 4 Year Old Kid
Totally unexpected. I opened a word document. Then I inserted a table with one row and one column. In other words, just one box. I started writing. I wrote an…
How Much Should You Spend for College Degree: $57,000 or $35,000. Take a Guess.
Do you want to know what’s going to happen if you study in the university that is way below your potential? There are times when you have to settle down for…
[News Flash] FAQ’s for H4 EAD Application is Now Available. Ready to File H4 EAD?
We have been waiting for Frequently Asked questions about applying for H4 EAD and how USCIS would process I-765 application and tons of several questions about Processing time of H4…
H-1B Visa 2016 Receipt Numbers: Premium is Done. Regular is Ongoing.
Here’s the latest H1B Visa 2016 news on Receipt Numbers and updates for Premium Processing, Regular Processing, expected Approval H1B visa processing times from Immigration Attorney Murali Bashyam from BashyamSpiro.com…
About 20,400 Premium Processing Applications in H1B Visa 2016
I feel your pain. I know what it means to wait for H1B Visa lottery results. Hang in there and good luck to every H1B Visa applicant for FY 2016 lottery….
Fact : Over 90% of Graduate International Students Get Fellowship. Guess Where?
Have you wondered how your Graduate school application process works? Today, we are going behind the scenes with Kelly Moore, Staff member at Graduate School of University of Texas at…
H1B Visa 2016 Cap Count – USCIS Returning H1B Package – May 6, 2015
Track the latest H1B Visa 2016 cap count updates in this page as that are announced by USCIS or new data is updated at H1B Visa Tracker. April 7, 2015 –…
10 Best Photos From the Second Largest City in Switzerland – Geneva
We made an overnight stop at Geneva, Switzerland on our way to Bern, Switzerland. We arrived in Geneva via Train from Aix-en-Provence, France. It was about 5 hours by train with…
H1B Visa 2016 Predictions: Over 200,000 Applications. Find Your Odds Here.
When I received the H1B Visa 2016 predictions from few Immigration Attorney’s, I was like OMG! Is this Really that Big! There was H1B Visa lottery last year and the…
Answers to 3 Most Important F1 Visa Interview Questions
The most important way to ace the Student Visa interview for the U.S.A. is to Plan, Prepare, and Practice. There are over 100 F1 Visa interview questions that a consular officer could…
3 Side Effects of H4 Work Authorization Rule That Nobody Talks About
I’m back with another Podcast Show ( HSB010 ) and today’s topic is based on H4 work authorization Rule that was published by Department of Homeland Security last week. I’m assuming…
H1B Visa 2016 – Regular Processing Results Coming In…
Can you imagine H1B Visa 2016 cap season is already here? Are you applying for H1B Visa this April 1, 2015? Then continue reading this article. Applying for H1B on April,…
How to Apply for EAD for H4 Visa – Application, Documents and Steps
I know you will have lots of questions about this rule. From Fees, to Attorney, Eligibility, I-140, H1B Extension, etc. I’m creating this guide on how to apply for EAD for…
Desi Consultancies are Necessary Evil in the Job Market – Agree or Disagree?
It’s H-1B Visa time and people going bonkers trying to find Desi consultancies who can apply for H1B Visa. People are very well aware of consequence of getting H-1B Visa via…
These 17 Photos from Monaco and Nice, France Are Mind Blowing
Here’s some photos from one of the Most Expensive Countries in the World – Monte Carlo ( also called Monaco). It’s famous for street Formula 1 Race, Expensive Cars, World…
99% of Students Studying in USA Want Just These Two Things
After working for three years in MNC, I (Vishnu) finally came to the United States. I said the following in my guest post that I wrote three years back –…
This is What Happens When Your Goals are Not Bigger and SMARTER
Do you have a SMART Goals or Just Bigger Goals? Here’s what I have noticed. We set bigger goals, but not SMARTer. Goals and Goal Setting involves establishing specific, measurable, achievable,…