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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!
"Bridge the opportunity gap which can stem from the lack of information to empower international students and exchange visitors in the U.S."
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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,
My SEVIS record is terminated, can I transfer to a new school?
As an international student advisor, I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to maintain your visa status and not go out of status once you cross the U.S. border
Best practice to not be subject to 212(e) for a J-1 visa holder
Some J-1 exchange visitors must go back to their home country for at least 2 years before they can change to certain other visa types or become a US permanent
The easiest, fastest way to update your new address for USCIS
Summary: OPT/ STEM OPT applicants can complete the Change Your Address online form to report the new address to USCIS and not miss any important updates on their applications. Finally,
Can international/ OPT students apply for the International Entrepreneur Parole (IER)?
Summary: The IER program was terminated in 2018 and is now effective and allows international entrepreneurs to stay and work in the U.S. for their startups. To apply for International
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