Studying abroad or immigrating to the United States

The United States is one of the most developed countries in education in the world today. The flexible admission mechanism of American schools is embodied in the admission mechanism for all kinds of students:

Undergraduate application conditions:

Language requirements:

American universities have very different language requirements. Ivy League schools generally require TOEFL scores above 600, while other schools require TOEFL scores ranging from 580, 550 and 500. If they meet the requirements, they can directly enter the undergraduate course. If the TOEFL score does not meet the above requirements, or there is no TOEFL score, you can enter the language training class of the university first, and then start formal undergraduate study after passing the language test of the school. The length of time to attend a language training class depends on the students' language foundation.

School performance requirements:

There are considerable differences in admission standards and admission rates between American universities and colleges. Because the American education system emphasizes knowledge, it is also important to include English, mathematics, natural sciences (physics, chemistry and/or biology), humanities or social sciences (history, geography, economics, political science or similar subjects) and a foreign language in your middle school study. Finally, American universities usually do not accept international students under the age of 17. Some of these admission conditions are hard and some are flexible.

Letters of recommendation from the principal of a high school and another teacher or senior person are materials to introduce students' comprehensive situation and comprehensive ability. Although it has a certain personal color, American universities, especially key universities, attach great importance to this material. It is worth mentioning that not all high school graduates can get the recommendation letter from the principal, and only those students with excellent academic performance can get the weight of this important and excellent university. In addition, the contents of recommendation letters written by principals are generally cautious and objective. If the recommendation letter is too exaggerated, the principal's future recommendation letter will lose its validity forever. This fully reflects the fairness and objectivity of American university admission.

First, about the work inside and outside the school.

First of all, to study and work in the United States with a student visa, you must understand and abide by the laws and regulations of the American government on the employment of international students. If you find illegal employment, not only your legal student status will automatically become invalid, but also your spouse's and children's visas will become invalid, and they will all be deported by the Immigration Bureau. Therefore, no matter how difficult the economy is, we must first get a work permit and find a suitable job before we can take this step.

According to the regulations of the U.S. government, foreign students can work freely in schools without applying for special permission, but they must register to maintain their full-time (full-time F 1 student) status. The working hours per week during the semester are generally limited to less than 20 hours, and the holidays are up to 40 hours.

If you want to work off campus, you need to apply for a special work permit. The specific provisions are: those who hold a legal student status and have been enrolled for more than one year, that is, nine months, and meet the general standards can work in a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor with the approval of the school's foreign student consultant. The work is valid for one year, but they can apply for an extension. It should be noted here that the company that works must be a company recognized by the Immigration Bureau or the Ministry of Labor, not any company. In fact, these regulations of the American government on international students are not aimed at restricting part-time jobs, but also at better protecting students' own interests and safety.

In case of emergency or sudden economic difficulties, foreign students who need to work outside the school must also submit the necessary certificates to the international student adviser of the school one year after enrollment and apply for a special work permit. With special permission, you can work outside the school. The work scope of this special work permit is wider than the previous work permit, and it is not restricted by the above two types of companies.

International students can also apply for full-time jobs in the United States in the name of internship. Applicants must study for one academic year, and then fill in the I765 form 90 days before graduation and apply for a work permit with the recommendation letter from the school's international student consultant. When applying, you should tell the Immigration Bureau that the purpose of internship is to gain work experience so that you can return to China for employment after graduation. You can work for one year after being approved by the Immigration Bureau.

According to the regulations of the American government, visiting scholars need to return to China for two years after their expiration. However, with the consent of the school or the person in charge of the project, you can also work in the United States after the expiration of the period and stipulate similar student visas. People who come to the United States as spouses of visiting scholars can apply for work permits and work legally. Those who come to the United States as student spouses are not allowed to engage in any paid work, whether it is wages or property, but they can invest in business.

According to the US Immigration Service, international students can work 20 hours a week on campus and 40 hours on holidays, and the hourly salary is generally not less than 5 dollars. Many American colleges and universities regard providing job opportunities on campus as an effective way to help students solve tuition problems and increase their work experience. Generally speaking, there are many job opportunities in American universities, and most of these jobs are relatively easy. For students, it is more convenient to work on campus, and you don't have to run around, which can save a lot of time and energy. Even if it is not for making money, these new generation of international students in Chinese mainland should do odd jobs to exercise themselves. The job opportunities that can be considered are as follows:

Library: American university libraries provide many opportunities for students. The environment of the library is simple, and the work tasks are not heavy. By the way, you can gain the moon by taking advantage of the situation and enjoy the book. It is the most justified work-study place. Because this kind of work is popular, it is suggested that foreign students go to the library to ask for relevant information as soon as possible after arriving at school.

Computer room: Computer rooms in American universities usually employ many students as computer assistants to provide information and on-site help to students who use computers. If foreign students are proficient in computer knowledge, they can apply to be an assistant in the school computer room.

School canteens: American universities generally have canteens. Besides administrators and chefs, other staff often employ students. There are many opportunities for this kind of work, and the work is easy and simple. In addition to a certain economic income, it can also solve the problem of eating. Therefore, although the level is not high, students who are eager to solve economic problems may wish to give it a try.

Dormitory: Dormitory management assistants are installed in the dorms of undergraduate students in American universities, which are generally undertaken by graduate students. This kind of work can not only enjoy the benefits of free accommodation, but also have a certain economic income, and it will not take up a lot of private time.

In addition, school administrative organs often need people to be administrative assistants, secretaries, even drivers and cleaners. These jobs can be undertaken by students. School bookstores, school police and other institutions will also recruit students, and those who are interested can sign up. If you have experience in teaching Chinese. You might as well go to the Chinese class on campus and hire a teaching assistant.

Off-campus work: international students who apply for social insurance number after arriving at school and apply for work permit with the assistance of international student consultants can legally work off-campus. Almost all China students have worked in the United States, which is very important experience and wealth for future graduation work, green card application, immigration development, in addition to solving the study and living expenses during studying abroad.

Second, the employment immigration policy.

It turns out that American students usually have a one-year internship after graduation, during which they can find a job or legally reside in the United States. On April 4th, 2008, the US Department of Homeland Security issued a new regulation, which extended the internship period of science and engineering students from the original 12 months to 29 months, providing great convenience for students studying in the United States. But at present, this provision is limited to natural science, technology, engineering and mathematics, excluding social science, business and other disciplines.

Studying in the United States is the first step to successfully obtain an American green card. A student first goes to the United States to study on an F- 1 study visa. After graduation, he found a full-time job during his internship. The legal employer who provided him with a job applied for a labor card from the labor department of his state and applied for an H- 1B work visa, so his student status would be changed from F- 1 to H- 1B employment status. After the labor card and H- 1B work visa are approved, the employer will apply to the US Immigration Service for a permanent resident visa, that is, a green card. "It may take several years from the beginning of applying for a labor card to finally getting a green card. During this period, the applicant should pay special attention to the contacts with the employed company and must not violate any laws of the United States. It is very important to have a good record. "

In addition, some occupations with a large shortage of talents in the United States can apply for permanent resident status directly without the labor card procedure. A few people who have special talents in art, science and business and have advanced professional degrees can apply to the Immigration Bureau for work permit exemption in the form of national interest exemption, and directly apply for the so-called "international interest exemption" of immigrants. F- 1 student visa holders can apply for immigration in this way, whether they are teaching assistants or doing postdoctoral research.

It is worth noting that the threshold for applying for immigration to the United States is relatively high and the application is difficult. In addition, the early stage of studying abroad requires a lot of economic expenditure. Therefore, it is complicated and tortuous to study in the United States and work in the United States after graduation. At the same time, looking for a job after graduation in the United States, for some students whose studies are not ideal, may not find a suitable job and return to work.