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Some states in America will issue driver’s licenses to international students only until their I-20 expiry dates. Such students’ driver’s licenses will expire on I-20 expiry date. In order to get a driver’s license renewed during the OPT cap-gap, the US Immigration and Customs have released a fact sheet on how to get driver’s licenses…
It’s always helpful when some of our readers post their U.S. visa interview experiences here at HSB. Here is the full version of one such comment posted by TSE at F-1 US Student Visa Interview . Thanks for sharing with us your interview experience in full detail. // I was asked the same question on…
The number of students visiting Happy Schools Blog in the recent days who are appearing for US visa interview (Student F-1 Visa) for Fall 2009 semester is increasing. There are over 50 articles that were written specifically about the U.S. F-1 Student Visa interview and bank statements for visa interview. Most of you preparing for your…
You got to read Sherry’s situation. She’s in a very desperate state and needs urgent help from an immigration attorney to sort out her current status and give her direction the right direction. Her H-1B is approved, OPT is expiring, but her school says she’s been out of status over 5 months. Sherry @ H-1B Approval…
Is it possible to get an F-1 visa even with 14 backlogs incurred while completing a bachelor’s degree? Yes, you can get an F-1 visa provided you have the right reasons for the backlogs. Read the featured actual student (F-1) visa interview experience to see how to get a visa even with backlogs. But if…
What are the chances of getting a Student F-1 Visa for MS in Computer Science after completing MBA in India? Comment – I have completed a BS engineering in computer science, then an MBA, and have worked for 2 years in India. Now I have applied for an MS in computer science program and got…
Here’s wht you need to know about 17 Months OPT Extension for STEM Graduates. Complete coverage of STEM OPT when it was announced and implemented back in 2008. Students graduating with a Master’s degree have 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) period to find a job, and then apply for an H1B Visa. So…
I am currently in OPT and it will end on July 20 2008. If my employer files for an H-1B Visa for me in my master’s quota and I get approved for the start date of 10/01/08, can I still stay legally in the U.S. until 10/1/08 or do I have to go back to…
A question from Rajiv: I received an I-20 from the University of Mississippi. I got scholarship from the same college. In my I-20, the cost for my first year of education is $21,250. I got $13,380 as a fund from the college and I have to show $10,000 as family fund. Now how much do I…
Are you looking for student F1 visa dates appointment and couldn’t find one? In the last past days, the bulk of the comments and emails I received were about student visas for the U.S. Most of the inquiries came from those who were intending to book their student visa interview dates. A couple of the…