The document provides information on studying in the USA, focusing on the H1B visa process, its eligibility, and employment opportunities for international students. It outlines the benefits of studying in the U.S., types of student visas, and various training programs like Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). Additionally, it lists universities with and without IELTS/GRE requirements and offers resources for application assistance and visa training.

1. Work Full Time in the USA like H1B
Visa
By Abbie, USA

2. Agenda
 About US: Study Metro
 Why Study in USA
 Key Points of H1B Visa
 Employment Opportunity in USA
 Key Points of CPT
 Key Points of OPT
 CPT Vs OPT
 Universities With or Without IELTS/GRE
 Documents Requirement
 Animated Video- Study Abroad
 Questions

3. About US
 Study Metro will help you to get admission in more than 500 universities in
23 countries.
 Study Metro helps students to make the right overseas education
decisions. Our expertise in the field of overseas education has made us a
time-tested resource in helping students to gain admission for suitable
courses in recognized universities across the globe.

4. Why Study In The US?
Thousands of students from all over the world choose to
study in the US. Here are a few reasons why:
 The US has one of the top university systems in the
world.
 The US has an extremely wide variety of degree
programs; it’s easy to find one that will suit your needs.
 A degree from a US university will make it easier for you
to get a visa to live and work in the US later on.
 You’ll experience a new culture and make social and
professional connections.

5. H1B VISA

6. What is H1B?
 The H1B Visa Program is the official and primary USA "work:
visa / work permit.
The US Government offers the H1B visa to enable highly
skilled International Workers and International Students from
all over the World or already in the USA.
The one of its kind opportunity to legally live and work in
America.

7. ELIGIBILITY FOR H1B?
 An H1B sponsorship employment offer is mandatory
before the H1B visa can be filed. Only the US employer
company (sponsor) can file the H1B visa application (not
an individual / recipient).

8. H1B VALIDITY
An H1B visa is typically valid for up to six (6) years. It
entitles the H1B visa holder’s spouse and children to 'live' in
America.
ADVANTAGE
One of the main advantages of the H1B visa (US work permit) is
that it is a 'dual intent' visa which means that you can apply for a
Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency) holding this visa in
person.

9. Why F1 is better Than H1B
 The H1B is the most popular and sought after US work visa and US Immigration requires
‘every’ foreign national to obtain a visa in order to legally work in America. Getting H1b
VISA is very difficult because every year 6-7 lacs application filled for H1B and only 65,000
granted all over the world.
 Similarly, under CPT program international students can work up to 40 hours per week also
get Full time Degree. Visa success rate is also very good.

10. Students and Employment
 If you would like to study as a full-time student in the
United States, you will need a student visa.
 These visas are commonly known as the F and M visas.
 F-1 Student Visa - (Academic Student)
 M-1 Student Visa - (Vocational Student)

11. Employment:
• On-campus employment
• Curricular Practical Training
(CPT)
 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
(pre-completion or post-
completion)
 Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics (STEM) Optional
Practical Training Extension
(OPT) 17 Months.

12. On Campus
Part-time work, up to 20 hours per week, during academic terms permitted
•Full-time permitted during vacation periods Teaching or Research Assistant
•Non work-study “casual employment” paid by the hour
•Libraries, computer labs
•Tutoring and Translation Agency

13. Practical Training
Two types of practical training:
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
&
Optional Practical Training (OPT)

14. Curricular Practical Training
Not all schools and
Departments have the CPT option
It must be “an integral part of an established
curriculum”

15. Curricular Practical Training
Academic degree program must have an internship requirement for
all students
OR
a credit-earning internship elective course listed in its official
school bulletin
*PhD students: CPT work must be directly related and integral to completion
of your dissertation

16. Curricular Practical Training
• Directly related to your field of
study
• Done with a specific employer
• Fulfills a degree requirement or
elective course
• Academic credit toward the degree
• Authorized by ISSO

17. CPT Application
• Since CPT is employer-specific, you must have a written
job/internship offer
• You must be registered for the internship course before coming
to ISSO
• You must apply with ISSO at least 7 business days prior to your
start date
•Always remember to bring passport, previous I-20s and printout
of electronic I-94 admission record.
•In 2-5 business days, ISSO will issue a new I-20 with CPT work
authorization on page 3
•You must have the new CPT I-20 in hand before beginning work!

18. Sample – i20/Offer Letter

19. CPT – Authorization,

20. Optional Practical Training
 OPT is authorization granted by US Citizenship &
Immigration Services (USCIS) for work directly related
to your field of study
• Maximum of 12 months of OPT per educational level
(Example: BS, MA, PhD)

21. STEM Extension
 Students graduating with a degree in the fields of
Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
(STEM), may be eligible for an additional 17 months of
OPT.

22. Optional Practical Training
 Time authorized for OPT during academic program is deducted from
12 month total
• Must have completed at least one academic year at the time OPT
authorization starts
• You may apply up to 90 days in advance of fulfilling the academic year
and not more than 90 days prior to the requested OPT start date.
(Example: If you want to begin working June 1st, you may apply for
OPT as early as March 3rd )
No job offer is required to apply
BUT
the authorized time is deducted from 12 months even if you don’t work!

23. Optional Practical Training
OPT is a 3-part process:
1. Obtain a recommendation from the
2. ISSO on new I-20 (may take 3-5 business days)
3. Send an application and $380 fee to USCIS
4. USCIS will process and send student an
5. EAD Card (Employment Authorization Document)

24. CPT and OPT: Comparison
Curricular Practical Training
•During program of study only
•For internship/academic credit as part of degree
requirement
•Does not affect 12 months of OPT
•Need a job offer
•Authorized by ISSO on I-20
•Optional Practical Training
•Before or after completion of
studies
•12 months maximum per
educational level
•Requires application to USCIS
•No job offer required
•Must receive EAD before starting
employment

25. What’s Unique?
• Students can Work 40 Hrs per week along with Full time Degree.
• Work-Study Programs students can begin working in their first semester
of study.
• Work-Study Program is alternative of H1b Visa, Under CPT Program
student can work 40hrs per week similar like H1b Visa. Visa success rate
is too high in 2014 we god 90% visa success rate in India.

26. MBA – Average Salary

27. IT – Average Salary

28. IT – Average Salary – Experience.

29. IT – Salary-by State

30. Study Metro Advantage:
 Very quick turn around for acceptance and issuance of I-20
 Program starts every five-weeks
 Start job search as soon as SS issued
 International Career Services Counselor
 International Student Services Counselor
 Financial Aid Department assists in the SELF loan process

31. Student Benefits
 Earn up to $10-$25 USD per hour
 Full Time job with Full time Degree
 Work up to 40 hours per week with American
companies
 No GRE/GMAT/IELTS/TOEFL required
 Very low investment, cost effective/affordable
 Learn and earn at the same time (work full time
40hrs per week)
 Earn same wages as paid to American workers
 Work during the day and take classes in evenings or
on weekends
 Scholarships available and pay fees in installment
 5 years USA visa
 Dependents can travel together

32. Free Visa Training
 Study Metro will provide free
online visa training prepared by
US immigration Lawyer.
 Mock interview will conduct by US
attorney for each international
students via Phone or Skype.
 Explain the visa interview
guidelines as published on the
U.S. Embassy website via online
visa course.
 Discuss documentation required
for the visa interview
 Shared the visa transcript from
students, who obtain and denied
US visa.

33. University without IELTS/GRE
 Lincoln University- Fees for Master’s 22,554 USD
 United State University – Fees for MBA 15,260 USD
 American College of Commerce & Technology—For Master’s 16500 USD
 Monroe College – For Master’s 30,000 USD
 International American University—For Master’s 9,000 USD
 American National University- Fees for Master’s 21,000 USD
 Virginia International University – Fees for MBA 26,000 USD
 CALUMS—For Master’s 20500 USD
 Concordia University Chicago– For Master’s 24,000 USD
 Concordia St Poul—For Master’s 24,000 USD
 Southern States University- 10,000 USD
 Sofia University -24000 USD
 Florida National University -24,000 USD
 Globe University
 University of Findlay

34. Universities with IELTS/GRE
 La Sierra University
 Oakland University
 University of Central Oklahoma
 Santa Barbara Business College
 Alliant International University
 PACE UNIVERSITY
 Rowan University
 Azusa Pacific University
 LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
 Grand Valley State University
 Golden Gate University
 Chef Academy of New York
 SUNY COBLESKILL, USA
 Pennsylvania College of Technology, USA

35. Universities with IELTS/GRE
 POST UNIVERSITY
 MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY
 UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY, USA
 SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE
 THE ART INSTITUTES
 Claflin University, USA
 NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
 Tennessee Tech University
 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY
 DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
 SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN
 THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
 CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAROLINA
 Sierra College International Program

36. Universities with IELTS/GRE
 UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY, FAYETTE, IOWA
 TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY, COOKEVILLE
 SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
 SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY
 MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
 SNHU
 University of Tennessee
 I Global University
 San Diego Flight Training
 Rochester Institute of Technology
 Pittsburgh Technical Institute
 Montana State University
 American University Of Health Science
 University of Bridgeport

37. Universities with IELTS/GRE Bay State College
 San Jose State University
 FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY
 Cleveland State University
 Wright State University
 FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY
 Murray State University
 PITTSBURG STATE UNIV
 State University of New York (SUNY)
 University of Saint Joseph
 Oklahoma State University Institute of
Technology, USA
 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

38. Universities with IELTS/GRE
 UCSC Extension Silicon Valley
 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
 CSU San Bernardino
 Saint Peter's University
 Hult Internatioanal Bussiness School
 ECPI
 Lake Land College
 Radiological Technologies University
 Ivy Tech Community College
 WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
 BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
 DEVRY UNIVERSITY

39. Programs Offered
 Graduate Program with different majors (MBA,MS,DBA in IT,
HealthCare, HR, Banking , Hospitality Accounting, Environmental
and 160 + Programs)
 Undergraduate Program with different majors (IT, computer, Graphic
Design, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, 120+
Programs )
 Associate Degree (2 Years Degree)
 Certification Courses (6 months to 12 months)
 English Learning Program (3 months to 6 months)

40. Intake Date
 Every 2 months Intake Available

41. Applying to Universities
Each university’s application process will vary. Typically, you will be required to submit:
 A university application (many use the Common Application)
 At least two essays, including a personal statement
 At least two letters of recommendation from people
who know you well: teachers, employers, religious leaders etc.
 High school transcripts
 Standardised test scores
 Other materials relevant to your course of study:
 Artwork, musical compositions, sports highlight reel, etc.
 An application fee

42. What is your Next Move??

43. Questions?
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