25 FAQ’s About STEM OPT Extension for F1 Students

Ready to apply for OPT or STEM OPT Extension? Here’s some FAQ’s about OPT and STEM OPT Extension about application, deadline, processing time to unemployment period. 1. What is OPT? Optional Practical Training (OPT) is work authorization available to international students in the USA. To be eligible for OPT students should have been in valid…

F1 Visa – Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Guide

** This article about Curricular Practical Training (CPT)  is part of series of articles about F1 Visa. Refer to Table of Contents at end of this article** According to Department of Homeland Security Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined as “alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum which is…

F1 Visa – On Campus Employment Guide

Following guide should help F1 Visa students understand On Campus Employment rules. This is the first post on F1 Visa student Employment series. Stay tuned for more article on same topic. What qualifies as on-campus employment for F 1 students? There are two components for qualified on-campus employment: Limits on the type and location of…

DS160 – What is Intended Length of Stay for F1, J1 and M Visa

While completing DS160, nonimmigrant visa application form, there’s a question about Intended Length of Stay. Almost, every applicant for F1 Visa ponders what to answer for “Intended Length of Stay”. There is a section in your I-20 that says, ” The normal length of study is 24 months/30 months/5years.” It means your university expects you…

F1 Visa Interview – Totally a Stupid Blunder

F1 Visa interview experience posted by saksham at the F1 Visa Group. Horrible for me. Totally a very stupid blunder Status- rejected US Consulate – Delhi,16th december Reason – Potential Immigrant – 214(b) Student Visa Experience – Denied 3 Times under 214(b) I was very confident in waiting room , my no is flashed nd went…

Impact of Lying During F1 Visa Interview – It comes back to Bite Your Rear End

 I was rejected as because of fake TOEFL. They inquired me about my TOEFL score and I said my TOEFL is genuine so there after they had taken my TOEFL, I-20 and bank statement and they me 221(g) in Chennai consulate. My doubt is that obey them and should I tell the truth as again…