All Questions
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How should I get rid of FNU in my F1- visa at this point, while I already spent an year of my studies with same visa?
I have FNU written in my F1- Visa and it is causing lots of troubles for me. It took more than 2 months to get my SSN and driver's license. To eliminate future complexities I need guidance about the ...
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CPT / OPT Second Degree
I am about to finish my masters in healthcare (NON-STEM) and planning to go for second master's degree in IT (STEM) without using the present elective OPT period.
Can I use the OPT period of first ...
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Do i have to renew my visa?
I am a foreign citizen and was studying in the US. I was dismissed from my university in fall 2022. My SEVIS record will be terminated soon due to failure to enrol in new classes.
If I apply to other ...
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Iranian/Danish dual citizen going from Denmark to USA to study
I was born in Iran and moved to Denmark. I have a Iranian Passport, Danish passport, and Danish citizenship. I study at a Danish university, and I want to go to USA to study. However, I'm worried that ...
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ID alternatives for a international student in the USA
I'm moving to USA (Tucson, AZ) for graduate school, and was wondering what identification alternatives I could use where ID is required, as I prefer not carrying around my passport with me.
I have an ...
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Chances of getting an US F1 visa after refusal under 212(a)(3)(a)i on re-application
My US F1 visa application was refused under 212(A)(3)(a)i after administrative processing under 221(g). What are my chances of getting the visa on a fresh application? The USCIS have refused it again ...
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Is getting DS-2019 from a "third party agency" normal?
I am an undergraduate who wants to do some research opportunity during this summer vacation. Thing went quite well and "the Laboratory" offered me a Student Assistant position. In case that's relevant,...
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Which type of visa do I need? The situation is rather complicated
Currently, I am a master's student at a Swiss university, and my degree requires me to complete a master's thesis. Unfortunately, no professors at my university are experts in the concentration that I ...
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Denied a Canadian study visa for insufficient funds - will this hurt my US F1 application?
I have tried to apply for a Canadian study visa and I was denied twice based on the fact that I have insufficient funds, though they said I'm free to reapply.
Actually I have the amount they need in ...
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Using old F1 visa due to Administrative Processing
I recently applied at the American Embassy, New Delhi, for a new F1 visa for my PhD program. After the interview, my passport was collected by the embassy and my case was put under Administrative ...
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I am going to the UK as a visiting researcher and I might stay later. I'm funded by a grant from home (USA). What sort of visa should I get?
Short-term study visa seems to fit the bill but I want to be extra careful as I may end up extending my stay. I've done my research already but am seeking to hear a few anecdotal experiences similar ...
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Can I leave France and re-enter with French student visa?
I have a US passport and long-term student visa for France. I want to go to the US for my spring break (half way through my visa validity). My visa is valid until July, I would go to the US for one ...
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What Visa do I need to complete an unpaid internship in New York
I am struggling to work out the appropriate visa to apply for.
My situation is as follows:
I am currently completing my Masters of Social work in Australia as a full time student.
A compulsory part ...
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Can you hold 2 student visas at once?
For example if you hold an F1 visa and you want to study abroad (Australia for example) for one semester ?
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How can I study in the US without a lot of money?
I am from Iran and I am 18 in third grade of high school and planning to emigrate to America. The actual problem is that I can't afford to apply for university there, I was hoping that I can go ...