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This immigration reform bill is not friendly for IT Consulting companies. There is a clause in the bill called “outplacement ban” on H1B Dependent employers. This clause will have huge impact, if changes are not made to the bill.
Comprehensive Immigration reform bill cleared Step 1. Senate judiciary committee passed the bill. Now, the bill will be debated on U.S. Senate. Continue Reading…
Here is a quick graphical overview of how a Bill becomes a Law in USA.
Following chart shows how a Bill becomes a a law and implemented to take effect. Original Source of the Image is listed as CIS. Continue Reading…
Guest Post : U.S F1 Visa interview experience by Rohit Pujar.
I had my OFC on Sunday,12th at 4.30 pm and my F1 Visa Interview on Monday,7.30 am. 3 of us were traveling together, for same university.
We traveled through train, reached Chennai at 7.30 morning and went to Crystal residency, which is just next to the consulate. If you cross the subway,you’ll be standing in the visa queue. Continue Reading…
F1 Visa Interview – Luck or Handwork by Velan.
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U.S. Universities Should be Beware of Colleges in Andhra Pradesh, India while processing applications from students for college admission.
More number of students could to USA for higher studies from Andhra Pradesh than other states in India. According to recent report
Only 185 colleges out of 3,260 colleges affiliated to 18 state universities in Andhra Pradesh are accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, the institution that assesses and accredits institutions of higher education in India. Worse still, only 14 universities in the state have NAAC accreditation.
More Stats from the report
This is terrible, sad news for colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
I’m not sure if U.S. Universities that process applications from students graduates from these college are aware about this accreditation news.
When colleges have poor working conditions and infrastructure, it is impossible to get accreditation. In the end the quality of student graduates will be drastically low. But, such students want to study abroad.
This is what typically happens when low quality students want to get degree abroad
Are you studying in one of the unaccredited colleges?
I like to know your reaction and do you think this is going to affect your admission chances?
Lets put an end to this debate - TOEFL or IELTS – Which is Easier and Better Test?
I want do MS in USA, but I’m bit confused about taking TOEFL or IELTS. Please suggest me which exam I had to take, Which is easier and better. Are there any universities in USA that give admission based on only TOEFL or IELTS scores?
International applicants whose native language is not English are required to take TOEFL Test or IELTS. These tests measure the ability of non-native speakers of English to understand American English.
TOELF and IELTS are offered throughout the world.
Following section is written by HSB Reader Pallavi for TOEFL or IELTS Which is Easier.
Choice of exam depends upon the place where you want to study. If you want to study in USA then TOEFL is the best choice & if rest of the world then go for IELTS. But in my opinion If you haven’t decided about the exam then go for IELTS just because of following reasons-
But only good thing about TOEFL is it is internet based whereas IETLS is paper based.
No, there is no such good university which will give you admission only on the basis of TOEFL in USA and in case if you will find any then you will be asked to provide GRE/GMAT to support your application. But in UK /NZ/Australia there are universities which give admission on the basis of IELTS. I think that might help you to decide.
Pallavi provided good set of answers comparing TOEFL with IELTS. Sri Harsha wrote IELTS or TOEFL for USA. He decided to take IELTS because he applied for universities in Canada. If your question is TOEFL or IELTS for Canada, I would have said IELTS, even though Canada accepts TOEFL scores.
Also, this article TOEFL or IELTS for USA. Some folks prefer IELTS, due to TOEFL score cancellations.
IELTS is widely accepted by Universities in USA. There is no reason to take TOEFL, because you want to study in USA. You should decide between TOEFL or IELTS based on your preference towards TOEFL or IELTS Test.
You are going to take the test. What others write is their opinion. Your test, your score is that counts, not others views.
Ultimately, you need to feel comfortable with one test. There is nothing that can stop you from taking both IELTS and TOEFL. If you can afford to pay for the test and have time, why not take both TOEFL and IELTS tests?
So, to answer you question TOEFL or IELTS which is easier? Both are easy, if you are well prepared and confident of getting good scores.
I have been accepted FSU in Florida and have waited for over 3 months for them to tell me that Homeland security has informed me that I don’t qualify for Federal grants or loans.
This is a major issue for H4 visa holders we have to find twice the amount of funds for tuition in Florida as any other Florida Resident. The only saving option is that I qualify for bright futures and maybe some state loans. I do however need a citizen as a cosigner or guarantor. Can’t wait to become a permanent resident.! any more ideas of how to acquire financial help as I just turned 18 .My parents are also waiting for their permanent residence.
That is very true. Federal Grants or Loans are not available for international students or visa holders.
Even regular student loans require co-signer, who must be Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen.
Education is expensive. Talk to you FSU’s Financial Aid office to see if you qualify for any other financial aid or scholarship.
F1 Visa 4th Attempt Interview Experience - F1 Approved at 4th try. By Sarvan
Hi friends, I like to share my visa experience which was a road to USA with three speed breaks and joining with a smooth road and ultimately a first step towards a new journey.
Ist attempt
Hi everyone. I got a low score on the TOEFL (72), I got a conditional admission from North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University because I did not achieve the minimum TOEFL score of 79. I am required to take an English As a Second Language course while I take 6 credits at the university.
Anyone have any f1 visa interview experience/tips for conditional admission because of low TOEFL score?
Read the F1 Visa Interview experiences posted here.
You have couple of options
USCIS has completed data entry and mailing of receipt notices. Rejection notices will follow.
Source : AILA
This video is going to upset lot of folks, but you will know what happens if you communication medium and language doesn’t show express your skill level and maturity.
Do you agree to what we discussed in the video?
Do you think, what other person will perceive about you when reading your email?
> Following F1 Visa interview experience at U.S. Comsulayte in Hyderabad is shared by Dheeraj Reddy
I had attended the F1 visa interview on may 13 2013 at 8 am at the Hyderabad consulate.
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I was lucky enough to get a VO who a very friendly and patient enough to listen to my long answers.
VO: Hi, How are you?
ME: Hello mam, I am fine. How are you? Continue Reading…
