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6 Ways for F-1 Students to Obtain a Green Card and Become Residents

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Obtaining an H-1B visa has been increasingly challenging for international students in the United States. However, many are unaware that getting an H-1B is not a prerequisite for green card applications. In fact, as an F-1 student, you can apply for a green card directly. If you plan …

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Day 1 CPT and RFE: What Should You be Prepared for?

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Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is crucial to start this article by addressing something everyone has been asking — "If I do Day 1 CPT, will I get RFE?" It is hard to respond to it in a yes or no fashion. However, to put …

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From Day 1 CPT to H1B: A Chinese Student's Success Story

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Selina, an international student from China, is currently working under an H-1B visa after using Day 1 CPT at Westcliff University. After earning her master's in social sciences from a well-known public university in California in 2020, Selina returned to China for one year. She came …

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4 Common F1 Visa Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

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Obtaining an F-1 visa is essential for international students who want to study in the United States. However, many students may worry about how to appropriately answer visa interview questions. This article lists 4 common types of F-1 interview questions and provides strategies for e …

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5 Things You Must Know Before Applying for Day 1 CPT

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Embarking on the journey of studying in the United States brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, especially when it comes to maintaining legal working status. For international students, Day 1 CPT programs offer a pathway to work while studying from the first semester.

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