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    F1 Visa

    How Not to Prepare for F1 Visa Interview and a Mini Story [Video]

    ByRaghuram Sukumar June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

    I was reading an F1 Visa interview experience, and it stuck to me that someone applying for Graduate School in the America doesn’t have the skills to answer some basic questions during the Student Visa Interview. As this Visa Officer put’s it nicely – Here’s why Indian students get the 214b rejection. So, I created this…

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    H4 Visa

    9 Reasons Why It’s Really Hard to Find a Job on H4 EAD

    ByRaghuram Sukumar June 5, 2016November 5, 2018

    H4 EAD Rule came into effect in May 2015 and spouses on H4 EAD realize that finding a full-time job is a lot harder than they thought. In general, finding a full-time job is a challenging and frustrating process. With H4 EAD, you have several factors working against you, and you have to overcome those…

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    F1 Visa

    What Happens When You are Not Eligible for 7 Months of STEM OPT Extension?

    ByRaghuram Sukumar June 3, 2016June 3, 2016

    What should you do if you are not eligible for 7 Months of STEM OPT Extension? Maybe the questions should be, you are eligible, but you are working as a consultant, and your DSO will not issue new I-20. Maybe you are going to run out of time to get the I-983 training plan. Watch the…

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    F1 Visa Interview Experiences

    F1 Visa Was Rejected Twice on 214(b) – Interview Analysis

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 25, 2016September 24, 2016

    I applied fto four universities and got an admit from just one university – IIT Chicago for Food Safety and Technology. I attended F1 Visa interview twice and F1 Visa was rejected twice on 214(b). At the time of token assignment,  I told a lie for him stating that I haven’t changed my application details…

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    F1 Visa

    Can you Guess Why Indian Students F1 Visa is Denied Under Section 214b?

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 19, 2016May 19, 2016

    Do you know why do so many Indian’s U.S. Visa is refused under 214(b) potential Immigrant category? I don’t have an answer.  I bet you don’t know as well. We can read, review and analyze all we want from F1 visa interview experiences. But, the actual reason for rejection for F1 Visa students can only be…

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    Career

    5 Reasons Why You Are Not Finding a Full Time Job on OPT (or CPT Internship).

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 18, 2016May 12, 2017

    How to find a Full-Time Job on OPT or even an Internship on CPT? It’s tough. As an International student, things are getting desperate these days to find a job. First is 24 months STEM OPT, then comes H1B Visa Lottery. [highlight]When odds are stacked against you, how do would you find a Full-Time Job after…

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    F1 Visa

    4 Problems With 24 Months STEM OPT Extension Application and Form I-983

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 17, 2016May 17, 2016

    24 Months STEM OPT Extension application process is going to be a pain in the neck for some. Could you share your concerns, problems faced in the comments section? You can find few difficult situations faced by students below. The new rule came into effect on May 10, 2016. While it comes with additional seven more months…

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    USA Visa

    F1 Visa Stamp is Valid for 2 Years Not Typical 5 Years. Problems?

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

    When you get F-1 Visa approved after F-1 Visa student interview, visa stamp is typically valid for five years. But, there are times where the F1 stamp is expired in less than five years. Here’s a question from a reader: I am done with the F1 VISA interview and my visa has been approved and…

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    OPT | USA Visa

    Does Consulting Job qualify for 24 Months STEM OPT Extension?

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 12, 2016September 16, 2018

    24 Months STEM OPT is a Go! May 10, 2016 is here and it’s time to apply for 24 Months STEM OPT Extension. Students on OPT are finding out that it’s challenging to complete the form I983. There’s more questions at this point then answers. Questions: I work at client site through an IT consulting…

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    Student Stories

    500 Jobs Applied and ZERO Interviews – An Indian Students Job Search Journey

    ByRaghuram Sukumar May 2, 2016February 26, 2017

    Success.  I’ve been running behind it without knowing what it actually was. As defined by a typical middle-class Indian above the age of 21, it is the status of a person who has a good job, and who is able to spend money for his luxuries and also give a lump sum amount to his…

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