Study in the United States, with a plan to stay.
The widest choice of programmes and research funding, with OPT and STEM-OPT giving up to three years of post-study work for eligible fields.
Your route from study to permanent residence.
- 01F-1
Student visa
I-20 from a SEVP-certified school and a visa interview.
- 02OPT
OPT / STEM-OPT
Up to one year, plus 24 months for eligible STEM degrees.
- 03H-1B
Work visa
Employer-sponsored and subject to the annual selection.
- 04GC
Green card
Usually employer-sponsored; waiting times vary by country of birth.
The US has no direct study-to-PR route. It depends on employer sponsorship, so STEM course choice matters most.
Rules change often. We confirm the current requirements for your case at assessment.
The essentials for the United States.
- Visa
- F-1 (I-20 and SEVIS)
- Post-study work
- OPT 12 months, STEM-OPT +24 months
- Intakes
- Fall and Spring
I-20 issued after admission and financial documentation review
Your university reviews your funding documents and issues the I-20, which you need for the SEVIS fee and visa interview.
SEVIS fee and visa interview preparation are decisive steps
You pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend a consular interview. Clear, confident answers about your plans and funding matter.
Assistantships and funding materially change the total cost
Teaching and research assistantships can waive tuition and pay a stipend, especially in STEM master's and PhD programmes.
STEM designation extends work authorisation significantly
Graduates of STEM-designated degrees can add 24 months to their 12-month OPT, giving up to three years of work.
Institutions students often apply to.
A starting point, not a shortlist. Your shortlist is built from your academics, budget and PR goal.
- Harvard University
- MIT
- Stanford University
- Columbia University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Georgia Tech
- UC Berkeley
- UCLA
- University of Michigan
- UT Austin
Visas we handle for the United States.
Swipe to see each visa, tap a card for details.Hover or tap a card for the key details.
Before you fly and after you land.
Everything around the offer letter for the United States, arranged through vetted providers.
- Accommodation
- University health insurance
- Education loans
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / Duolingo
- Forex & bank account
- SIM card
- Airport pickup
- Scholarships
Free cost calculator
What will the United States cost you each month?
Rent, food and tuition by city, in rupees, checked against the visa funds rule.
How we help you into the United States.
Your timeline for the United States, counted back from the intake — so you always know what happens next.
- 14–18 months before
Shortlist & tests
STEM-designated programmes, GRE/GMAT and English test plan.
- 10–12 months
Applications
SOP, LORs, résumé and applications to 6–10 universities.
- 5–6 months
Funding & I-20
Assistantships compared, funds documents and I-20 issued.
- 3–4 months
SEVIS & F-1 interview
SEVIS fee, DS-160 and mock interviews.
- 1 month
Pre-departure
Accommodation, forex, SIM, insurance and airport pickup.
- First semester
Land & plan OPT
SSN (if working), bank account and your OPT/STEM-OPT plan.
Planning to study in the United States?
Send your details and we will come back with a realistic shortlist, a full first-year cost and the likely route to PR.
United States questions
Let's map your global pathway
A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.