Will international students in the USA to lose visas if classes go completely online Due to COVID-191? International students in the USA have an uncertain future ahead. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program or SEVP announced modifications that will affect the legal status of students taking online classes. This move affects foreign students on F1 and M1 visas … [Read more...]
Tax Filing For International Students In The USA – Why File Your Taxes Before July 15th
Filing taxes may not be something very exciting but it’s something you shouldn’t procrastinate about. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the last date for filing tax returns has been extended from April 15th to July 15th. Note that taxes must be filed by international students even if they do not earn an income. Tax Filing For International Students In The USA - What … [Read more...]
Working In The USA – Will Country End OPT For International Students?
OPT for international students in the USA - will it be end by the government? Will working in the USA be easy for international students? When students look at studying abroad, they are looking not only at the courses offered but also the job opportunities that will follow it. Since most students have to take heavy loans to study abroad, ideally, they will be looking for … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Impact On International Students In the USA
The USA has been the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The country has had to shut down a large part of the economy including educational institutions in an effort to maintain social distancing and fight against the virus. This has been particularly worrisome for international students who were about to start a course or those who were in the middle of a course. Let’s … [Read more...]
COVID-19 And The US Immigration Ban: The Plight Of International Students And IT Professionals
US President Trump recently announced a temporary suspension of all immigration into the country. The announcement contained no specifics and was made as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the US economy. The move could affect around 660,000 people. In the executive order suspending immigration temporarily, Trump also halted the issuing of the new green cards … [Read more...]
