USA Study Abroad Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.