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What exactly is a US student visa, and am I eligible to apply for one?
→A US student visa is a non immigrant visa that lets you stay temporarily in the US to study. You become eligible once you have applied to a US university, met its admission requirements, proven your financial stability, and received your I-20 form confirming your enrollment for your chosen intake.
Do I need to go through social media vetting to get a US student visa?
→Yes, under recent changes to US student visa rules, you must undergo social media vetting as part of your application. You must avoid posting or reacting in ways that show hostility toward the US, its government, or its people, since this can affect your visa review.
How much is the SEVIS I-901 fee I need to pay as an F or M student?
→You currently need to pay USD 350 as your SEVIS I-901 fee if you are applying on an F or M student visa. This is separate from your visa application fee and must be paid and confirmed before you schedule your visa interview, so budget for it in your process.
Can I apply to study a master's in commerce in the USA if I have a 6.9/10 in my bachelor's degree and am still awaiting my IELTS score?
→Yes, a 6.9 out of 10 bachelor's score is generally sufficient to apply to US masters in commerce and business fields, and most universities let you submit while IELTS is still pending, though a final offer typically requires an IELTS score of 6.5 to 7.0 overall before enrollment.
How can I plan my transition from studying a globally recognized master's in Artificial Intelligence in the UK to eventually living and working in New York?
→Plan it in three stages: complete your UK AI master's, use the Graduate visa, which gives 2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026, to gain UK AI or software experience, then target US routes such as H-1B sponsorship or an internal L-1 transfer toward New York.
Is the new DHS rule ending duration of status for F, J, and I visa holders in effect right now?
→No, the DHS rule ending duration of status for F, J, and I visa holders is not currently in effect. It was set to start September 15, 2026, but a federal court blocked it with a nationwide injunction on September 14, 2026, so the existing framework still applies.
Does the 18 plus hours per week rule apply to my F-1 program as the definition of full time study?
→No, the 18 plus hours per week rule does not define full time study for every F-1 student. It applies only to certain non degree programs like language training, requiring 18 clock hours if mostly classroom based or 22 if mostly lab work, while degree programs use credit hours instead.
Which country should I target for the highest average MBA salary, USA, UK, Canada, Switzerland, or Australia?
→Among the USA, UK, Canada, Switzerland, and Australia, Switzerland and the USA lead on average MBA salary, both reaching up to $150,000 a year, with Switzerland's range starting slightly higher at $130,000. Rather than picking by salary ceiling alone, compare each country's top industries against your own career goals.
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→Should an unemployed MIS graduate in the USA keep searching for a job on OPT or return to India to repay their education loan?
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→Is it worth taking a large loan to pursue a master's at a top US university given the expected starting salary?
→Is it still worth taking a large loan to pursue a master's in the USA given the difficult job market and rising cost of living?
→Is pursuing a US master's degree financially worth it compared to continuing a well paying software job in India?
→Is pursuing an MS in computer science in the USA still worth it in 2026 given the current job market?
→Is it safe for a self-funded Indian student to spend two years on a master's degree in the USA in 2026?
→Should a US citizen who has lived and studied entirely in India pursue higher studies in the United States?
→Is a master's in business analytics from a US university worth it given the current US job market?
→Is it better to accept a high-paying job offer in India or pursue a financial engineering master's in the US?
→Is applying to US universities for computer science still worth it for Indian students given immigration uncertainty?
→Is a spring intake in the US a disadvantage for finding internships and jobs, and is a one-year program still worth it then?
→Is it advisable to use third party agents to book a US student visa appointment slot when time is short?
→Is it necessary to convert an Indian bank account into an NRI account when moving to the US for a PhD?
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