Studying Abroad Help

[charlie]

My wife and I operate a private English school in China, and one of the biggest obstacles I hear about studying abroad is the cost of living abroad in the US.

 

I know that this forum is mainly for individuals thatr are married, or getting married and their children, but this might be something to think about for future assistance.

 

I believe that there have been many good students/individuals that are missing oportunities to help themselves, as well as their countries by not having assistance in living abroad - especially the cost. If individuals who have already gone abroad would consider helping others who wish to advance their education in the western universities, maybe there would be more understanding between the cultures.

 

Providing a place to live and some work for students might be an idea for working for a better tomorrow, as well as working for a better uynderstanding of different cultures.

[SmilingAsia]

It's not easy to get a student visa to US.

1. Need a good school, "xue xiaoѧУ", not "xue dianѧµê".

2. Must show sufficient fund for the applicant's support during his/her study in the US.

3. Must have a plan to convince VO the applicant will return to China upon completing his/her study program.

 

Even when you meet the above requirments, no guarantee for visa. Some of my friends have switched to UK and they returned to China after finishing their program.

[Randy W]

1) Schools must be approved by the USCIS to accept F-1 visa students. Many will actively seek foreign students (although I'm sure you have a better feel than I do for how many are actually approved)?2) The financial support affidavit shows that the student aready has sufficient funds for his/her support during the period of study. This means a scholarship and/or sufficient support from a sponsor willing to fill out an I-864.?3) The F-1 specifically allows a F-1 student to remain in the US by obtaining an H-1B visa (although the VO may look at this differently)

[SmilingAsia]

The F-1 specifically allows a F-1 student to remain in the US by obtaining an H-1B visa (although the VO may look at this differently)

When applying for F1 visa, the applicant should have a program convincing VO s/he will return to China upon completing her/his study in the US.

 

When the student finishes his/her study program s/he can change her/his mind if s/he gets some employer willing to hire them in US. But when applying for a F1 visa, s/he should have decided to return to China.

[Tony_onrock]

Really depends on the student though. I found it not that difficult. I got my JD for free (tuition and living expenses). Even if you have to pay, it is worth it.

My two cousins got their degrees (one MD Yale, one JD Stanford) all on student loans and it is pretty easy to pay back, esp. for Chinese students who don't spend that much.

Assuming a tuition fee of 40k per year and three year school, total US$120k. Living expenses can be covered by summer intern pay which is the same ( pro rata) for first year associates. Law firms are starting at $US 135k per year. After taxes etc, it takes about three years to pay it all back and the rest is all profits.