Study in USA: Things You Need to Know Before Studying in USA in 2023

Indian students have surpassed the competition from many nations by sending a record number of students to study in the USA in 2022 and 2023. As per data accumulated in 2022, India had already surpassed China by sending more students to study abroad in America. 

Surely, students are doing better in global competition but there is a rising competition among Indian students to qualify for studying in the USA. To make sure your application is upto the mark and free of loopholes your preparations need to be upto the mark. 

Things You Need to Know Before Studying in USA

While the visa and admission processes are now easier for students, maintaining accurate documents will help you gain an upper edge.

Prepare Your Documents First

What students should know about first is all the documents that they are going to need throughout the admission process. University applications require some of the documents, visa applications demand others, and entry into the country after everything necessitates the rest. Here are some documents that students often miss out on. 

1. I-20 
2. University Acceptance Letter
3. Academic Transcripts Accepted by USA Universities
4. Proof of Finances
5. ACT 

Know the Type of Visa Required

Do you know that there are three types of student visas offered in the USA based on the type of study? Yes, beforehand, students must know which visa aligns with their study program in the USA.

F1 Visa: For all academic courses this visa is offered. 

J1 Visa: Issued for practical courses that are not offered by the student’s home country. 

M1 Visa: This visa is required for studying vocational courses in the USA. 

You can figure out what category your course falls under on the UCAS official website. 

Learn the Best Way to Finance and Budget Your Studies in the USA

USA can be expensive, look for universities that offer lower tuition fees, and are located in areas where the costs of living are low. Manage your budget by planning it properly beforehand and keeping track of all your expenses. Also, look for part-time work opportunities suitable to your qualifications and apply there. Lastly, do not over-engage in work and build work connections at university and student accommodation. 

Understand the US Education System

The USA has a different credit and grading system than India. There are AA, AS, and AAS levels of studies equivalent to bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and PhD in India. Understand the level of education you wish to apply to and the qualifications you need to attain for that. 

Stages of Employment

If you want to work while you study you can do so on a student visa. After your course completion, you get a post-study work visa (PSWV). If your course is not eligible for a PSWV then you can apply for a job seeker visa and finally work on a work visa. Based on the stage on which you are looking for work, make sure you have the corresponding visa. 

Also Read: USA Embassy Creates Record by Issuing 125,000 Visas to Indian Students in 2023

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