About USA:-
The United State of America, commonly known as the United States (U.S. or U.S.A. or America) is a country primarily located in North America. It has 50 states and 5 major self-governing territories. The capital of the U.S. is Washington, D.C. (District Colombia). The currency of the USA in US Dollar. The population of the USA is approximately 331 million. It is the 3rd. largest country in terms of population after China and India.
California is the largest state in the U.S.A. with a population of 3.95 Corers approximately. Popular language to be spoken in the USA is English and Spanish. If anybody is going to the U.S.A. he must visit these popular cities New York, San Francisco, The Grand Canyon, Houston, Las Vegas, Waikiki, Washington D.C., Miami, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Utah’s National Parks, Orlando/Kissimmee, Chicago, Phoenix, Savannah, Boston, etc.
States of USA:-
1). Alabama- Montgomery
2). Alaska- Juneau
3). Arizona- Phoenix
4). Arkansas-Little Rock
5). California:- Sacramento
6). Colorado- Denver
7). Connecticut- Hartford
8). Delaware- Dover
9). Florida- Tallahassee
10). Georgia-Atlanta
11). Hawaii- Honolulu
12). Idaho-Boise
13). Illions- Springfield
14). Indiana- Indianapolis
15).Lowa:- Des monies
16). Kansas-Topeka
17). Kentucky- Frankfort
18). Louisiana-Baton Rouge
19). Maine- Augusta
20). Maryland-Annapolis
21). Massachusetts- Boston
22). Michigan- Lansing
23). Minnesota- St. Paul
24). Mississippi-Jackson
25). Missouri-Jefferson City
26). Montana-Helena
27). Nebraska- Lincoln
28). Nevada- Carson City
29). New Hampshire- Concord
30). New Jersey-Trento
31). New Mexico-Santa Fe
32). New York- Albany
33). North California-Raleigh
34). North Dakota-Bismarck
35). Ohio- coulombs
36). Oklahoma- Oklahoma city
37). Oregon- Salem
38). Pennsylvania- Harrisburg
39). Rhode Island-Providence
40). South California- Columbia
41). South Dakota-Pierre
42). Tennessee- Nashville
43). Texas- Austin
44). Utah- Salt Lake City
45). Vermont- Montpelier
46). Virginia-Richmond
47). Washington- Olympia
48). West Virginia- Charleston
49). Wisconsin- Madison
50). Wyoming-Cheyenne
5 Self Governing Territories Of U.S.A.:-
1). American Samoa- Pago Pago
2). Guam- Hagåtña
3). Northern Marina Island- Saipan
4). Puerto Rico- San Juan
5). U.S. Virgin Island- Charlotte Amalie
Why International Students Choose to go to U.S.A. for Higher Studies:-
The United State of America hosts the most number of international students in the world. The international students decide to go to U.S.A. because of Quality of Education, unique curriculum, multicultural environment, abundant opportunities etc. They have excellent programmes in all disciplines they have to offer.
The country has more than a million international students studying at top ranked universities. By studying in American University I can take many advantages like I can explore vast academic opportunities, I will get improve career opportunities in U.S.A. as well as in my home county, my English speaking will also improve as English is the main language of teaching in USA and I can get the international experience in my CV while doing Job with my studies etc.
Some Famous Universities of U.S.A.:-
1). Harvard University- Cambridge
2). Stanford University- Stanford
3). Massachusetts Institute of Technology- Cambridge
4). University of California- Berkeley
5). Columbia University – New York
6). University of California- Los Angles
7). Yale University- New Haven
8). Princeton University- Princeton
9). Cornell University-Ithaca
10). University of Pennsylvania -Philadelphia
Intakes:-
1). Fall Intake- September
2). Spring Intake:- January
3). Summer Intake:- May
Courses Available:
1). Associate Degree:- Duration- 2 Years
2). Bachelor
3). Master
Gap is accepted is 10 to 15 Year but Student have justify that what he was doing in that duration.
Academic Requirements:–
1). For Associate Degree:- Minimum 50 % in 12th Class
2). For Bachelor’s:- Minimum 50 % in 12th class
3). For Master’s:- Minimum 50 % in Graduation
IELTS Requirements:-
1). For Associate Degree-
:-For normal Universities- 5.5 not less than 5.5
:-For Higher level of Universities- 6.0 not less than 5.5For
2). Bachelor’s Degree:-
:-For normal Universities- 5.5 not less than 5.5
:-For Higher level of Universities- 6.0 not less than 5.5
3). For Master’s Degree:-
:-For Normal Entry in Higher Universities- 6.0 not less than 5.5
:-For Direct Entry in Higher Universities- 6.5 not less than 6.0
Without IELTS :-Student can also apply for US Visa without IELTS with following conditions:
1). For Associate and Bachelor Degree:-
:-Must have 50 to 55% in academics
:-Need to Clear ESL (English as a second Language) which will be of approx. 2 to 8 weeks. Fee for ESL is____.
:-Student should be good in Listening and speaking.
2). For Master Degree:-
:-Must have 50 to 55% in academics
:-Need to Clear ESL (English as a second Language) which will be of approx. 2 to 8 weeks. Fee for ESL is____.:-
:-Student should be good in Listening and speaking.
Note: – If the student wants to continue his studies in U.S.A. after completing his Associate degree then he can do it by upgrading his course in Bachelor degree from the same college. In this case the work permit will be allowed only after completion of his Bachelor Degree.
Student can work 20 hours in weekday and 40 hours on weekends while continuing his Studies.
Work Permit in U.S.A. is of Two Types:-
1).CPT( Curriculum Practical Training):-
This is a permit which a student gets while continuing his Studies. If any student have relevant experience on the basis of his previous education than he will get the priority in getting the work first. The work permit duration of CPT is 12 months. Student can renew his work permit once the previous one expired.
2).OPT( Optional Practical Training):-
This is a permit which a student gets after completion of his studies. The Duration of the OPT is 24 months or 2 years.
If a Student is applying for Master’s than he must have to provide GRE or GMAT score.
Student has to provide SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System). Charges for SAVIS are 350 US $. SAVIS fee is valid for 1 Year
VISA Process:-
1). Documents Required for I-20 :-
- :-Academics Documents( 10th,12th ,Graduation Degree and DMC in case of Maters)
- :-Passport
- :-SOP
- :-CV
- :-Transcripts( For Master’s)
Note: – I-20 is a kind of Offer letter which a student receives from the university or college for student has applied. The Fee of I-20 is 200 to 400 American $ which is valid for 6 months. The average time of receiving I-20 is 1 to 3 months approximately. Student needs to show funds along with I-20 form to the I-20 from the particular university or college.
- :-Funds:-
For UG- 20 to 22 Lakh
For PG- 22 to 25 Lakh
In U.S.A. the third party funds are also accepted which means that besides student’s Parents anybody else can help the student in showing funds. Bank Support Certificate will be required from Bank’s Side for showing the details of the person who is funding student’s Education.
- Pay I-20 Fee
2). I-20 Received
3). Pay SAVIS FEE( 350 American Dollar)
4). Generate CGI code to pay Embassy Fee( 160 American Dollar)
5). Book Embassy Interview
6). Interview Preparation
7). Final Interview with Embassy:- Student needs to go twice to the Embassy. 1st time for Bio-Metric and 2nd time for Face to Face interview (3 to 4 minutes). Student needs to be good in Listening and speaking to crack the interview.
8). If Student’s Visa is approved then the Agent will receives the stamped passport from Embassy.
9). Student will transfer the 1 Year fee
10). Student will provide the Medical approved by MBBS doctor. The Medical Charges are approximately 6000 to 7000 INR.
Note:-If in case the student gets a refusal then he/she do not needs to pay the I-20 fee and SAVIS fee if he applies within the expiry duration of both. The Embassy is non-refundable
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