Study in USA

The USA is a dynamic study-abroad destination for Indian students to pursue their higher education. They must obtain a student visa, depending on the type of program they want to pursue.

Indian students who want to pursue full-time study will be required to apply for an F-1 student visa. This will allow them to pursue their higher education at an accredited US college or university. Students must apply and be accepted by a US college or university certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). After receiving acceptance, students will be issued a Form I-20 by the international student office of the institution. This form is a paper record of the student’s information in Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.

After receiving an offer letter from the university you applied to, follow the following steps to obtain an F-1 visa:

Learn more about Study Visa for USA

Premium universities, diverse cultures, and job prospects make USA the ideal study abroad to get a job as an Indian student. They can seek employment opportunities in sectors such as Science & Technology, Medicine & Healthcare, Education, and Business Development & Analytics, etc. An international student can work on campus. International students are able to work up to 20 hours per week on campus while school is in session. They can work full-time during breaks and summer sessions.

To work off-campus, they can undertake Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after pursuing their education for a year. They will also have to seek approval from their Designated School Officer (DSO), find an employer and fulfil other formalities. CPT can only be done in a student’s field of study. Additionally, students can only seek part-time job opportunities.

Let us now understand the different job opportunities available in various employment sectors across the USA.