- Universities
- STEM
- Research
- Career development
Suitable for students seeking bachelor's, master's, doctoral and research programmes in technology, business, medicine-related fields, engineering and sciences.
Study in United States
Education system, qualification levels, undergraduate and postgraduate study, research degrees and available intakes.
Suitable for students seeking bachelor's, master's, doctoral and research programmes in technology, business, medicine-related fields, engineering and sciences.
Courses & Universities
Popular fields, university selection criteria, entry requirements, accreditation and course comparisons.
Popular focus areas in United States
- Universities
- STEM
- Research
- Career development
Admission Requirements
Academic qualifications, English language scores, SOP, LOR, CV, portfolio and other programme-specific criteria.
Admissions
Academic records, English tests where required, essays, recommendations and programme-specific tests or prerequisites.
- Academic qualifications
- English language scores
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- CV or résumé
- Portfolio, where applicable
Admission Application Process
Application portals, deadlines, documents, application fees, offers, deposits and acceptance.
- Step 5
Document Preparation
Prepare transcripts, passport, CV, SOP, references, language scores and financial records.
- Step 6
University Applications
Submit applications, track progress and respond to additional document requests.
- Step 7
Admission Offer & Acceptance
Review offer conditions, scholarships, deposits and acceptance deadlines.
Tuition Fees & Living Costs
Indicative tuition and living expenses, accommodation, insurance, travel and personal budgeting.
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Insurance
- Travel
- Personal budgeting
Indicative figures for United States are shared during counselling and verified against current institution and official sources.
Scholarships & Education Loans
Eligible funding opportunities, university awards, lender requirements and financial documentation.
Student Visa Process
Visa category, application stages, funds, supporting documents, biometrics and interview requirements.
Student visa
F-1 is a common academic student classification. The process generally involves admission to an authorised institution, an I-20, SEVIS requirements, the DS-160, a visa interview where applicable and financial evidence.
We prepare a destination-specific checklist and review your supporting documents. The immigration authority makes the final decision.
Work While Studying
Student work conditions, restrictions, permitted activities and official guidance.
Work
Eligible F-1 students may qualify for on-campus employment, CPT or OPT. STEM OPT extensions require eligibility under the applicable rules.
Check your own conditions
Post-Study Work Options
Graduate routes, eligibility, duration, application timing and limitations.
Graduate routes
Eligible F-1 students may qualify for OPT. STEM OPT extensions require eligibility under the applicable rules.
Work Permits & Employment
Employer sponsorship, skilled worker categories, occupation requirements and job preparation.
Finding a job, receiving an employment offer and obtaining legal permission to work are different steps. We help you understand the employer and government process that applies in United States.
Explore Work AbroadImmigration & Permanent Residency
Potential qualifying pathways, requirements, settlement rules and relevant official resources.
Immigration
Possible employment-based routes include H-1B and certain employment-based immigrant categories. Qualification and sponsorship do not guarantee a visa or green card.
Official resources
Dependants & Family
Family eligibility, application procedures, financial requirements and work rights where applicable.
Dependant and family visa information is provided where eligible, based on the rules applicable to your programme and permit in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about study, visas, work, funding and settlement.
Apply with GoAbroad Services
Country-specific enquiry form, appointment booking and next steps.
GoAbroad support for USA
University shortlisting, application essays, financial planning, I-20 documentation guidance and interview preparation.
Information we keep current
- Student visa or residence permit category.
- Official government application link.
- Current work rights during study.
- Current graduate work route and eligibility.
- Main employment visa categories.
- Immigration and settlement routes.
- Language test acceptance requirements.
- Financial evidence and insurance requirements.
- Dependant rules.
- Application fees and government processing-time links.
- Date of last review and next review date.
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