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As a professional staff in the area of International Education, I wanted to share all the things – study tips, life hacks, visa information- that equipped me to be where I am today, because if “I” did it, “you” can do it too!
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Severe Economic Hardship allows F-1 students to work off-campus
Over the past years, some international students experienced fluctuating currency which caused severe economic hardship in paying tuition and fees. In other scenarios, some students who are financially funded by
Are international students eligible for SNAP/E-verify/Selective Service?
International students might be wondering if they can take advantage of the SNAP benefits. They might also be curious about what to do when they receive a notice to register
I have TPS, do I need to apply for an F-1 visa?
Eligible internationals can apply for Temporary Protected Status. To learn more about the eligibility and application process, check out the following blog post: Related blog post: Are F-1 international students
F-1 to E-3 Pathway for Australian students in the U.S.
The E-3 visa allows a maximum of 10,600 Australian citizens per year to work for certain positions under the AUSFTA (Australia- United States Free Trade Agreement). A lot of the
F-1 visa to OPT, then TN pathway for Canadian, and Mexican students in the U.S.
Canadian and Mexican students who are enrolled in U.S. universities and colleges may want to apply for OPT to work in the States after graduation. Students who are participating in
Not all Canadians need I-20? What Native Americans in Canada need to know
When Canadian students are accepted into universities or colleges in the United States, they are issued Form I-20s. While Canadian students do not need to apply for an F-1 visa,
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