If your last F-1 visa expired less than 48 months ago, you may qualify to renew it by mail (“drop-box”) and dodge a consular interview entirely. The Department of State…
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Beneficiary-Centric H-1B Lottery Explained (FY 2026)
The FY 2026 H-1B cap season will be the second year USCIS runs its new beneficiary-centric lottery, a reform designed to stop multiple employers from carpet-bombing the system with registrations…
How to Finance Study Abroad When Exchange Rates Fluctuate
A 3 % drop in the dollar index or a €0.02 jump in EUR/USD can add hundreds to your next tuition instalment. In mid-April 2025, the euro even spiked to…
International Student Enrollment 2025: Winners & Decliners
Global mobility is rising again, but growth is anything but even. The U.S. added the biggest absolute gains, Australia blew past its pre-COVID record, while Canada and the U.K. face…
Top 12 Scholarships & Funding Paths for Bangladeshi Students to Study in the USA (2025-26)
Competition for U.S. scholarships is intense: only about 10 % of Bangladeshi F-1 visa holders fund studies entirely through aid. Landing the right award can shave USD 20k-70k a year…
USA University Admission Guide for Bangladeshi Students (2025 Update)
Learn every step—from choosing universities to the F-1 visa interview—Bangladeshi students need to secure US admission in 2025. Scholarship tips included. Table of Contents 1. Why Study in the USA?…
State Tuition Waivers International Students Should Know (2025)
Eleven U.S. states quietly let F-1 students pay in-state rates or grant special waivers—cut your tuition bill up to 50 %. Learn the rules, the universities, and exactly how to…
Top 10 Part-Time Jobs You Can Do on CPT (Legally)
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) lets F-1 students take paid work that’s “integral” to their major after one academic year (or sooner for grad programs that require immediate internships). CPT can…
Community College → Ivy League: Sample Transfer Essays & 12-Month Checklist
Moving from a U.S. community college to an Ivy? Read two real transfer-essay excerpts, see GPA & SAT ranges, and follow a month-by-month timeline that wins Columbia, Cornell and Penn…
Ultimate University Packing List for Desi Students (2025)
1. Why You Need a Desi-Specific List American dorms rarely stock rice cookers, pressure cookers or masala tins. Luggage allowances—usually 2 × 23 kg checked bags plus 1 × 7…