Posts Tagged ‘student visa’
Making the Switch from Student to Worker as a U.S. Visa Holder
Many foreign students come to the U.S. just for the opportunity to study. A vast number of these students decide to return to their home country after graduation, where their education in the U.S. and command of the English language can add credence to their degree. Alternatively, some students want to remain in the U.S.…
Read MoreAn LA Visa Lawyer Explains: How Does the J-1 Visa Help You Train in the U.S.?
The U.S. is an incredibly popular place for students and trainees to improve their skills and start a career. For a very long time, the U.S. has actively promoted its reputation as the most popular student destination in the world, with over 500,000 foreign students accepted under the F-1 student visa in the early 2000’s.…
Read MoreChange to the OPT Visa and What an LA Student Visa Lawyer Thinks New Applicants Need to Know
The F-1 visa is the most common visa for foreign undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students to study and take courses in the United States. Admittedly, the number of F-1 visa applicants and approved students has dropped consistently in recent years, with 2017 one of the lowest years for applicants since 2000. Yet, this remains an…
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