What do you need to do to immigrate to the United States to study?

The United States is the largest destination for China students to study abroad. Facing the severe economic situation, the cost of studying abroad and the cost-effectiveness of investment have always been the focus of attention of applicants and parents studying abroad. Rong De immigration experts will give you a detailed analysis of the reference of studying abroad expenses in the United States, so that families studying abroad can have a good idea of the expenses.

1, American university tuition is calculated according to one academic year, from September to May of the following year, ***9 months; Some universities also offer summer courses (June-August). Studying in the United States costs 200,000-300,000 RMB a year, which fluctuates greatly due to factors such as school-running stage, colleges and universities, and cities.

The United States is the largest immigrant country in the world. In recent years, it has introduced immigrants with a quota of about 800,000 per year. If you want to join American citizenship, you must first obtain permanent residency in the United States, which is commonly known as the "green card."

3. One of the ways to get a green card is through work (H 1B), which is also the way for most international students in China to get a green card in recent 30 years.

American companies can guarantee that applicants can apply for a green card from the US Immigration Service after H 1B visa holders have worked in the same company 1 year.

4. The prerequisite for applying for an H 1B visa is that students with at least a bachelor's degree and professional qualifications have obtained letters of appointment from American companies.

Before H 1B, students will go through OPT (optional practical training) stage. OPT is a common way for many students from China to stay in the United States after graduation. After the student visa expires, the applicant can use the legal status of OPT to practice while looking for a suitable job.

The provisions of OPT are as follows: Applicants with valid F- 1 visas can submit OPT applications within 90 days before the expiration date of I-20; The OPT job applied for must be related to my major, otherwise it will be regarded as illegal work; If students do not apply for OPT within 60 days after graduation, they must leave the United States.