What is the ranking of the US universities? The US has been number one in…
What is the ranking of the US universities?
The US has been number one in global university rankings for a long period of time. At number one we have Harvard University which is located in Cambridge, then number two is Massachusetts Institute of Technology also located in Cambridge, number three is Stanford University in Stanford and number four University of California in Berkeley.
What are some benefits of the F2 visa?
F2 Visa holders have many benefits because this Visa allows flexibility and freedom. Some of the things F2 Visa holders can do are: extend their Visa stay, apply for a Green Card, change their Visa Status for their studies or job and have access to healthcare.
The J1 Visa is a different kind of nonimmigrant Visa with many benefits. Not only does it allow employment to their dependents (J2 Visa holders), it also lasts longer than the usual nonimmigrant Visas, it allows you to find job opportunities and switch to another host/sponsor if they see fit.
What is the required type of visa to attend university in the US?
It depends how long do you plan on studying there. If it’s for a short amount of time then the perfect Visa for you is a B Visa or an M Visa if it is a recognized nonacademic institution. If you plan on finishing your Bachelor/Master/PhD degree there, then the right Visa would be the F1 one which you must obtain before leaving your home country.
What are the J1 and J2 visas?
The J1 Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary Visa issued for research academics, professors and exchange visitors engaging in programs that facilitate cultural exchange, especially in the United States to receive medical or business training. As for the J2 Visa, this type of Visa is for unmarried children under the age of 21 or the spouse that accompanies the J1 Visa holder during their stay. The J2 Visa holder stays with the J1 Visa holder until they both have to return home after their education program ends.
What do you get offered by US universities as an Exchange visitor?
American universities are known to offer their students internship options and courses with hands-on experience. This helps students get a better impression of the American employment market while motivating them to make contacts before graduation so that they can begin their career growth as quickly as possible. This means that you will be able to pursue a job by studying in the US before finishing your studies and putting yourself in the right career path.
What are the most popular degrees with foreign students in the US?
The most popular degrees in the US chosen by international students definitely are: Engineering with more than 200,000 students, Business and Management with 200,000, Math and Computer Science with less than 200,000, Social Sciences with almost 100,000, Physical and Life Sciences with 80,000 and Fine and Applied Arts with 65,000.
Are you required to have health insurance as a F1/F2 visa holder?
The answer to that is yes! Even though F1 and F2 Visa holders have access to medical facilities, without a health insurance plan it would be difficult to afford the cost of healthcare in America. Even if you are going to stay for a short amount of time in the US we suggest you get health insurance beforehand.