A transfer option is to complete at least 2 years of the Bachelors / Diploma program in any country and then apply for a transfer to the University that a student wants to attend in the USA. The years waived off in your transfer status will depend on the courses covered in India and the grades for the same. It is rare that one can get an exact transfer of credits when they decide to study in USA.

The acceptance ratio of the top ten universities is only 1% - 4%. Therefore, in order to improve the chances to study in USA, students should also apply to other Universities that offer good programs. Also, the entry requirements are extremely stringent for such institutions. One must always remember that ranking can be worldwide, region based and even subject based. If one is looking for a ranked university, search should be subject based.

Yes definitely, but getting financial assistance in the first semester is highly competitive and you need to have an extremely good academic and test score. There are a number of good cases where we have helped students secure full financial assistance. If you have an outstanding academic background and test scores, as study in USA consultants, Edwise will try its best to get you financial aid.

Once you are in the US, you are governed by the USCIS rule. According to this rule, you cannot change the school before completing one semester at the school. It is advisable that you make your choice carefully to avoid problems at a later date.

Yes, higher education in USA for Indian students can also be done by taking the IELTS instead of TOEFL. 2500 universities have started accepting IELTS, these universities being the top ones.

If you have decided to study in USA, you should commence your process one year in advance. This specifically would be an advantage to those looking for scholarships. Most commonly available start dates are in the Fall Session (August / September) and the Spring session (January / February).

Students are allowed to work 20 hours a week on-campus during the term and full-time during the vacation period.

If you have only one name, or if your name appears in one line in your passport, your full name goes in the surname field and “first name unknown”, or “FNU,” goes in the given name. We recommend obtaining a new passport with given and surnames if possible.

Please obtain a new passport before your interview if: * You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your planned departure from the United States (unless exempted by country-specific agreements). * The film on the biographic data pages of your passport (i.e., page with your photo and back page with your parents’ information) is separating from the pages in your passport, or * Your passport is otherwise torn, damaged, mutilated or has been washed or laundered. * U.S. visas cannot be placed in damaged passports!

No. As long as the passport issuing authority does not punch holes through your U.S. visa, you may use it to travel to the U.S. You should carry both your new, valid passport and your old passport that contains your U.S. visa.

If the consular officer refuses your case under Section 221(G), it means your visa application was not complete or requires further administrative action before it can be reconsidered. Processing times are different for every applicant. When the processing is finished, the passport will be returned to you by courier. Before you contact us, please know that we cannot provide updates on your status once the processing has begun, and we cannot expedite the processing of your case.

If you now have new information, or if your overall circumstances have changed significantly, you may re-apply following the same procedures as any other applicant. Re-applying is the only way to have your application reconsidered.

The Consular Officer who refused your visa is trained to evaluate all aspects of your case, such as your financial and family situation in India, your stated intent in visiting the United States, your travel history, and many other factors. The Officer asked the appropriate questions to obtain the relevant information, weighed your answers with the other facts of your case, and made a decision based on that information.

Applying for a non-immigrant visa is not a documentary process. Consular Officers never rely only on documents, although they may help support information you provide at the interview. If the Consular Officer made a decision in your case without reviewing documents, it was because the circumstances of your situation were clear. If your visa was refused, it is highly unlikely that any document you could provide would significantly alter the Consular Officer’s decision about your case.

You cannot apply earlier than 120 days from the start date on your I-20 or DS-2019. If you receive your visa, you are not allowed to enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the start date on your I-20 or DS-2019. You should apply as you soon as possible in case of delays issuing your visa.

Financial documents are not required for visa interviews. Typically, officers will not review these documents and will ask you questions about how you plan to pay. Documents are not forbidden, and may on occasion be reviewed, but we discourage applicants from going through trouble and expense of gathering accountant’s statements and property appraisals.

Send a request through the emergency appointment module at www.ustraveldocs.com/in with your passport number, SEVIS number, I20 start dates, and an explanation of your circumstances.

Only children under 21 and spouses qualify to accompany students. Other family members must apply for a Business and Tourism (B1/B2) visa. This means that the family member will not be able to live in the United States for the full term of the F1 student visa, and must exit the country within the time given by the Customs and Border Protection officer. Most visitors on a B1/B2 visa are admitted for six months, after which they must depart or seek an extension.