The last few articles posted in this blog had been about H1B Visas. Because of this, I decided to list a few universities that accept candidates with low GRE scores. I will try to list these universities based on different departments, but that will be an evolving process. For the time being, I’m listing universities…
Everyone applying for H1B visa this year have a lot of questions in their minds and they are trying to find some answers. I have been reading and following up H1B Visa 2009 issues for this year and have prepared a list of questions and answers that would address some of the queries you most likely…
The USCIS had just released the Interim Rules for H-1B visa applications. There are a few very important changes made, that certainly benefit the thousands of H-1B Visa applicants. Here’s the short version of the H-1B Visa Interim Rules: The same Employer cannot file multiple petitions. Last year, H-1B visa applications submitted during first 2…
Did you know that on the average students do online job searches for 5 to 7 months after earning their master’s degrees? The one who gets the job is not always the one who can do the job best, but who knows best how to get the job! Do you want to avoid wasting 5…
Salary negotiation is a difficult process. Unless you are well prepared for salary negotiation, the offered salary will likely be less than the average entry level salary for a particular position. There are several salary negotiation mistakes to avoid during a negotiation process. You need to be prepared. If not, the employer is going to hire…
I don’t have any work experience, what shall I include in my resumé? How do I highlight my skills? Well, you are not the only person who is trying to find the answers to the above questions. Over past few years, I had read several books on resumé make-overs and on how to highlight your…
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…
You can find sample statements of purpose (SOP) for U.S. universities for several graduate degree programs. A statement of purpose is a most important element in your entire application package to graduate school. When crafting your SOP for college admission, it’s always better to be original with your ideas and reflect your personality. It’s difficult to…
Have your ever wondered what should be the contents of Reference letters? In one of the previous articles Letters of Recommendation: Dos and Don’ts, I gave an overview on how to write reference letters for U.S. university graduate school admission. In this article I’m going into the details on what the contents of reference letters…
Many students have been posting their profiles and asking for suitable lists of universities. However, it will be difficult for me to reply to every specific query. So I decided to write in general for different profiles and possible U.S. universities where students might get admission. I’m listing a few universities where students with the…