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United States

A strong option for students seeking academic flexibility, research, assistantships, and OPT or STEM OPT planning.

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Enrollment Windows

Strategic Insight

Why Study in
United States?

The United States offers flexible majors, broad institution choice, research depth, assistantship options, and practical training pathways for eligible F-1 students.

F-1 students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session. OPT can provide up to 12 months of field-related work authorization, with a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible degrees.

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Academic flexibility

A strong signal in how this destination supports academic depth, career mobility, and long-term global exposure.

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Research and assistantships

A strong signal in how this destination supports academic depth, career mobility, and long-term global exposure.

The Pathway

Navigating the Requirements

Visa Requirements

  • 01

    Form I-20 from an SEVP-certified school

    Compliance milestone

  • 02

    SEVIS fee and DS-160 confirmation

    Compliance milestone

  • 03

    Valid passport and visa appointment documents

    Compliance milestone

  • 04

    Financial evidence for tuition and living costs

    Compliance milestone

  • 05

    Academic and test records requested by the school

    Compliance milestone

Document Checklist

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STEM OPT planning

A strong signal in how this destination supports academic depth, career mobility, and long-term global exposure.

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Liberal arts and transfer routes

A strong signal in how this destination supports academic depth, career mobility, and long-term global exposure.

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    Transcripts and certificates

    Compliance milestone

  • 02

    English test scores when required

    Compliance milestone

  • 03

    Standardized test scores when required

    Compliance milestone

  • 04

    Bank statements, sponsor letters, and scholarship awards

    Compliance milestone

  • 05

    Resume, essays, portfolio, or research fit materials

    Compliance milestone

Eligibility Criteria

  • 01

    Admission to a SEVP-certified institution

    Compliance milestone

  • 02

    Ability to fund cost of attendance

    Compliance milestone

  • 03

    Clear academic purpose and nonimmigrant intent

    Compliance milestone

  • 04

    Compliance with F-1 study and work rules

    Compliance milestone

Institutional Access

Mapping your eligibility against specific department criteria is critical for conversion success. Our team provides high-precision evaluation before you commit.

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