On Sept. 30, 2019, SEVP published new policy guidance – “Practical Training: Determining a Direct Relationship Between Employment and a Student’s Major Area of Study.” This new SEVP policy was published on Sep 30, 2019. Not many DSO’s will be aware of this new guidance yet. Please share this page with your DSO and ask…
I’m part of the former, a Graduate Student in Civil Engineering at Iowa State University. I’ve been going through this blog, and while it’s a treasure chest of info, I think it needs another little piece of know-how on being a Graduate Research Assistant. Types of Financial Aid – Assistantships, Fellowship, and Scholarships Many students…
So, do you want to know which is better? Which is better: Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship, or Graduate Assistantship? Before we look into this, make sure you have read the Difference between Teaching, Research, and Graduate Assistantships. In this analysis, you will find personal experiences from three student’s who worked and both TA and RA….
Did you know International students can get no cosigner loan from MPower Financing? There were no private loan providers like Mpower Financing when I came to study in the US. Student loans originate from nationalized banks in India (traditional banks). I’m pretty sure anyone who got loan approval from nationalized banks (in India) knows the…
If you like to get a Research Assistant and some cases Teaching Assistant position, then you have to work with professors and help them with their research. Some of the common mistake committed by students include: Writing an email to professors requesting financial aid Walking straight to professors office and ask them to give them…
Let start with a few simple questions. What’s the difference between Financial Aid and Scholarship? What’s the difference between Fellowships and Scholarship and a Grant? You probably don’t know the exact answer. You may tell Scholarship is a type of financial aid. But, the experts will not agree to that. In order to understand the…
The S386 Bill: Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 – aka Country Cap Removal for Employment-Based Green Card Bill. Senator from Georgia David Perdue blocked this bill S386. The companion bill HR 1044 in the U.S. House passed by 365 – 65. Read: S386 Bill Status – Latest News Updates You may wonder how…
Are you looking for an optimal Path for H4 to F1 Visa to a Career in the USA? For some, the path would be smooth and straight forward. For others, it will be bumpy. For some, there will be a disappointment. Without H4 EAD, there’s no work authorization. If you are a highly skilled person…
Should you buy a home while you are on H1B Visa? Should you buy a home while you are on F1 Visa – OPT or STEM OPT? When it comes to buying a home in the USA, you need to find an answer to these two essential questions: What if I H1B Visa is denied?…
EB5 China is Backlogged. EB5 Vietnam is Backlogged. EB5 India is also retrogressed. And it doesn’t stop with India. Brazil, Taiwan, and South Korea could be next. Current wait time for Indian Born EB5 Visa applicants is about 8.4 Years (as per May 2019). So, how do the numbers add up? EB5 India Retrogression Let’s look…