At the time of applying for a student visa, most international students are questioned as to why they want to study in the U.S. Following are the top 10 reasons why international students choose U.S. colleges and universities:

• Excellent Academics
• Research
• Flexibility in Course Curriculum
• Financial Assistance
• Work Programs
• Internships
• Job Opportunities
• Reorganization of International Students
• Cultural Exchange
• Value

American Institutions of Higher Education

While characterized by great diversity, American institutions of higher education are classified in general as follows:

Undergraduate Study

Community and Junior Colleges: provide a two-year course beyond high school or secondary school. Courses are either Terminal, leading to employment, or Academic, preparing the student for transfer to a four-year college or university where he/she will complete his/her education. Graduates of junior colleges are usually awarded an Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Associate in Sciences (A.S.) degree.

• Technical Institute
• Liberal Arts College or University
• The Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Study

Graduate and Professional Schools: Provide post-university study leading to the Master’s or doctoral degree.

• The Master’s Degree
• The Doctorate Degree

• Passport copy (First & Last Page)
• Passport size Photographs
• Leaving Certificate
• 10th Mark sheet & Certificate
• 12th Mark sheet & Certificate
• Diploma’s Mark sheets & Completion Certificate (Transcript, if required)
• Bachelor Degree’s Mark sheet (Transcript, if required)
• Bachelor Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate
• Master Degree’s Mark sheet (Transcript, if required)
• Master Degree Certificate / Provisional Degree Certificate
• Recommendation letter – From 3 different person:
  • Principal
  • HOD
  • Professor/Teacher
• Work experience letter (if any)
• CV
• SOP
• Bank balance certificate ( INR 25 – 30 lakh)
• Notary True copy ( 3 set each)
• Affidavit of sponsor ( Rs.20 stamp paper)
• IELTS/GRE/TOEFL Score Sheet

Cost of living expense in USA may vary according to city & region and also the lifestyle of the student. Estimated living cost is $10.000 to $12,000 (per year). This includes your accommodation travel, food, clothing & some entertainment expense too.

International students from worldwide choose to Study in USA becauseUS education is the renowned education in all over the world. Scholarship by government is also provided for Indian students so that their education becomes cheaper. Tuition fee of student is usually $5000- $50,000 per year cost. At the same time students are allowed to work 20hr/week during their courses which helps them to earn and learn.

Permanent Residency

USA is the most desired destination for everyone who wishes to migrate for the betterment of life. If you want to become a lawful permanent resident based on the fact that you have a relative who is a citizen of the United States or is a lawful permanent resident, your relative in the U.S. will need to sponsor you and prove he/she has enough income or assets to support you, the intending immigrant(s) when in the United States.