At a Glance: The timing to apply for a PhD varies depending on your field of study. Engineering students can apply immediately after their Bachelor’s degree, but it is recommended to also pursue a Master’s degree for better job prospects. For other fields, such as general science or arts…
If you are lucky enough to have your H1B application approved, you may be wondering what you need to do next. This short guide will answer some of the most asked questions from people who have been in the same situation. What happens next? Once your application has been selected in the lottery proce…
At a Glance A credit hour serves as a measurement unit, indicating the workload for a course during a semester and specifying the dedication required for lectures and coursework. Degree requirements vary, typically ranging from 110-140 credit hours for a Bachelor’s and 30-40 for a Master’…
At a Glance Check your credit report for errors and dispute inaccuracies. Negotiate with creditors for better terms or rates on outstanding loans. Become an authorized user on someone else’s credit card to build credit. Maintain credit card balances below 30% of the limit for a positive credit…
If you are coming to the United States as an international student you are probably wondering if you will be able to give yourself some extra income by working while you are here. Once you hold a valid F1 visa you will be able to work but the types of work you can do are […]
If you are thinking of applying for an H1B visa in 2018 you have probably been wondering about the various fee attached to each application. It can be a costly process and it is not always clear where the money is going. In this article we will try to put your mind at rest by […]
At a Glance The Master of Science (MS) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees differ in focus and scope. An MS degree delves deeply into a specific subject, while an MBA offers a broader skill set for business professionals. The length of an MS program varies from 1 to 5 years, typicall…
At a Glance CPT is an employment program for F1 visa students involving supervised fieldwork. Some universities allow immediate CPT upon arrival, with three types: degree-based, course-based, and cooperative. Eligibility criteria include a valid F1 visa, maintaining visa status, choosing a major, ha…
The United States is host to some of the world’s great universities. Every year, hundreds of thousands of international students head to America to receive a higher education. But while the United States offers top-tier schooling, it comes with a hefty price tag. The rapid growth in tuition costs is…
Credit history is often the biggest stumbling block between you and getting access to credit. In this post, we are going to explain the basics of credit history and how you, as a non-U.S. citizen, will be able to build your credit history. What is credit history? A credit history is a record on…