Free guidance for international students

Your school shouldn't cost you your future.

Thousands of international students are overpaying at schools that don't offer CPT, don't support career growth, and don't care if you stay. There are better options. We'll help you find them โ€” free.

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43%of students would switch if they could
$20k+avg. savings on Day 1 CPT schools
Freeconsultation, no strings attached
๐Ÿ’ก Real cost comparison

What students pay vs. what they could pay

Typical private university$42,000/yr
Mid-tier state university$28,000/yr
Day 1 CPT school (avg)$12,000/yr
+ Work from day oneโœ“ CPT included

Approximate ranges. We'll give you exact numbers for your situation.

43%
of international students say they'd choose a different university if they could start over. You're not alone in feeling this way.
$30k+
is what many students overpay every year at schools that don't offer Day 1 CPT or a real path to work authorization.
72hrs
is roughly how long a transfer takes once you have the right guidance. Most students spend months stuck because they don't know their options.
What we do

We've seen your situation before.
Here's how we help.

International student transfers have a lot of moving parts โ€” visa status, SEVIS records, CPT timelines. We know every step of it.

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University Transfers

We walk you through every step โ€” from picking the right school to getting your new I-20, with no gaps in enrollment or F1 status.

Read Transfer Guide โ†’
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F1 Visa Guidance

Your SEVIS record has to transfer correctly. We make sure it does, and that you stay fully compliant from day one at your new school.

Read F1 Guide โ†’
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Day 1 CPT Schools

Want to start working the semester you enroll? We match you with legitimate accredited schools and explain the implications for OPT and H1B.

Read CPT Guide โ†’
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OPT & CPT Planning

How you use CPT now affects whether you can stay after graduation. We help you plan it so you keep your options open.

Read OPT Guide โ†’
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Change of Status

On a B1/B2 or J-1 and want to switch to F1? We walk you through the I-539 process before you commit to anything.

Read COS Guide โ†’
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H1B Path Planning

Staying in the US long term starts with decisions you make today. We help you think through CPT timelines with H1B in mind.

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Student stories

Students who made the switch

Real situations, real outcomes. Every story starts with someone who didn't know they had options.

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"I was paying $38,000 a year and couldn't work. Within 6 weeks of reaching out to University Switch I had transferred, my CPT was approved, and I started my internship. I wish I'd done this two years earlier."

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Arjun R.
Transferred to Westcliff ยท Now on CPT
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"I had no idea transferring on F1 was even possible without losing my status. The team explained everything and handled the SEVIS transfer. My new school costs half what I was paying before."

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Sarah K.
Transferred to Univ. of Bridgeport
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"My previous advisor told me I couldn't switch schools mid-program. University Switch showed me exactly how to do it and now I'm on Day 1 CPT, working full time and saving $20k a year in tuition."

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Mohammed O.
Now working on Day 1 CPT in Texas
Resources

Guides written for international students

No jargon. No legal disclaimers every other sentence. Just what you actually need to know.

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Still figuring things out? Just talk to us.

Tell us your situation and we'll tell you what's possible. No cost, no pressure, no obligation.

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