About USA

Location	:	North America bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and North Pacific Ocean between Canada & Mexico
Area	:	3,718,691 sq miles (9,631,420 sq km)
Population	:	308938000 (3rd largest) 4.54% of World Population
Main States	:	CA,TX,NY,FL,IL,PA,OH,MI,GA,NC,NJ,VA, etc.
Industries	:	Agriculture, Dairy, Automobile, Education, Petroleum, Steel, Aerospace, Telecommunications, Chemicals, Electronics, Food Processing, Consumer Goods, Etc.

USA is the most powerful country in the world. There are so many opportunities in almost every field. On environmental side, there is healthy environment. In the field of Education, there are world known and respected Universities who are being provided the quality education from so far.

American Education System

The American education system offers international students the most diverse set of education options in the world. In fact, an international student who elects to take advantage of the American education system can pursue anything from nuclear science to film and dance. American education possibilities are almost endless! The American education system offers students the widest study options in the world! US universities, US colleges and US schools constantly rank very high in world rankings, just one of the reasons to study in the US. Schools such as Harvard University, Stanford University, MIT, Julliard, Berklee School of Music, West Point, are all world famous and welcome international students. The US offers international students the most exciting, rewarding and comprehensive array of study options in the world. International students who choose to study in the US have almost unlimited study choices. Furthermore, international students who successfully complete their US study are highly sought-after by employers worldwide. While the reasons international students choose to study in the US vary from student to student, there are 9 main advantages of US study,

World class learning institutions
Endless study choices
Worldwide recognition
Supporting industries, training & research
People and culture
Technology
Flexibility
Campus experience
Global focus


Studying and Living in USA

Studying

Students can attend their classes on the weekends; this facility is available for any international student in almost every university.
Most of USA University offers the students to pay their fees on installments, if student is unable to pay his fees in one time. The student can earn and learn, both in the simultaneous way.

Living

Living expenses are shown as per the common ratio of many cities. The expenses vary on your particular life-style, but the figure shown below, are as per average of student in an average city.

Apartment Rent	–	$75 to $200/month (Can’t avoid. More roommates less Rent)
Electricity	–	$10 to $25/month
Food	–	$75 – 150/month (Depends on Eating Habits)
Laptop	–	$450 – $1000 ( One time investment)
Cell phone	–	$35 to 45( Landline phone $5 per month when shared)
Public transportation	–	$30 (usually for students its free )
Books/Textbooks	–	$50 – $150 /quarter (Get books from friends or buy used books)
Shopping/travel	–	$20 to $50/month ( It varies )
Calling cards	–	$5 to $20/month (free if you use Google talk voice chat)
Car	–	$1500 – $3000 (will discuss in separate article)
Car maintenance	–	$80 to $100 / month ( Includes – insurance, gas, service, parking)
Gifts to GFs/BFs	–	Unlimited
Health Insurance	–	$30+/month ( if University Policy is not mandatory)

List of Universities

University of Northern Virginia
Tri Valley University
Virginia International University
East And West University
Stratford University
NJIT University
NYIT University

and many more. Contact to Counselor for Selection.


Average Fee Structure Per Year

12000 USD $ (Varies from College to College)

Duration of Programs
Bachelors Degree Course : 4 YEARS
Master Degree Course     : 2 YEARS


Application Procedure

There are many categories for US Visa’s. To get the Student VISA the procedure is as under.
Get the true copies of all your academic documents (10th, 12th, Graduation, Master Degree) with the true copies of their mark sheets and 2 recommendation letters from school/college.
Apply to your selected Universities and get the I-20.
On getting your I-20, be appeared for the interview preparation classes and apply for the VISA.


Requirements for I-20 (Admission Letter)

Passport Copy
2 Passport Size Photographs
10 +2 (Mark sheets and Transcripts)
3 Years Diploma (Mark sheet and Transcripts)
Graduation (Mark sheet and Transcripts)
Master Degree (Mark sheet and Transcripts)
2 Recommendation letters From School OR College
IELTS TOEFL GRE GMAT SAT (Optional)
BALANCE – At the time of applying I-20 we need 11 to 13 Lacs Bank Balance in saving account. It should be in the account of parents. Affidavit of support
Duration For I-20 : 2 TO 3 Weeks


Steps of VISA process

I-20 (Admission Letter)
VISA Interview Preparation
Interview Date Appointment
Duration of VISA process: 3 TO 4 Weeks


VISA Procedure

Most international students who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 (non-immigrant) student visa, but there are other visa types that are sometimes authorized for those who study in the U.S.

• F-1 or Student Visa. This visa is the most common for those who wish to engage in academic studies in the United States. It is for people who want to study at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at a university or intensive English language institute.
• M-1 or Student Visa. This visa is for those who will be engaged in non-academic or vocational study or training, such as associate or diploma courses, at any institution in the U.S. they are normally issued for short term program of study.
• J-1 or Exchange Visitor. This visa is for people who will be participating in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The "J" visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs.

Documents required VISA

Form No. 160
I-20’s of three Universities
Passport
Photographs (2) (35 X 45 mm)
10th Mark Sheet
12th Mark Sheet
School Leaving Certificate
Mark Sheets of First, Second, and Third Year. (if applicable)
Provisional / Degree Certificate (if applicable)
Bank Balance of Rs. 10-15 LACS approximate in Savings A/C of Parents.
After the VISA, Student needs to pay the Fees of 1st Semester on/before leaving the Country.
IT returns of Last Three Years.


Legal Fees of Embassy

7500 INR (131 US $) is the application fees – For which applicant needs to go personally to HDFC Bank with cash money and pay to Bank, Bank will issue BARCODE receipt which we require to take the interview appointment.

Sevis Fee: 10 000 INR (200 US $) is the SAVIS FEES. The fees are to be paid online on www.fmjfee.com through credit card. Applicant needs to take print out of that confirmation of transaction and put in the visa file.
These two fees receipts are mandatory.

Fees are subject to change