Study in the USA without losing track of F-1 rules, transfers, OPT or CPT.
Use these pages if you are choosing a USA university, transferring schools, planning OPT/CPT, checking Day 1 CPT claims or trying to protect F-1 status.
Choose the USA question you need to answer.
Each page below covers one decision that affects your status, work authorization, timing or university fit.
Study in USA guide
Compare F-1 visa basics, SEVP schools, I-20, cost, health insurance, work options and university fit.
Open guide VisaF-1 visa guide
Understand study logic, funds, documents, interviews and common mistakes before applying.
Open F-1 guide StatusF-1 status
Check enrollment, school reporting, travel, grace periods and what can put status at risk.
Check status rules TransferF-1 transfer guide
Plan SEVIS release date, new I-20, start date, DSO coordination and timing risks.
Open transfer guide WorkOPT guide
Understand OPT timing, eligibility, unemployment limits, STEM extension planning and employer questions.
Open OPT guide WorkOPT vs CPT
Compare pre-completion work, curricular training, post-completion OPT and planning mistakes.
Compare options High riskDay 1 CPT
Review why Day 1 CPT needs careful school, program, employer and immigration-risk checks.
Read carefully Status changeChange of status to F-1
Check timing, bridge risk, travel implications, documents and whether consular processing is better.
Open guide ShortlistBest universities in USA
Shortlist by SEVP, accreditation, cost, location, admission fit and ROI instead of ranking alone.
Build shortlistF-1 transfer pages by state and city.
Use these if you are already comparing a specific city and want transfer timing, cost and campus context for it.
More on studying in the USA
Every guide in this section, newest first, with the biggest topics at the top.
F-1 Visa
5 guides · open to browse
US Student Visas for Indian Students: Costs and Steps
Check whether Indian students can still apply for a US student visa, verify the SEVP school register, and budget the listed $350 USD fee.
Read guide F-1 VisaSEVIS Fee for International Students: What It Is and How to Pay It
The SEVIS fee is mandatory for most F-1 visa applicants in 2026. Check the payment process, fee status, and who must pay before your visa interview.
Read guide F-1 VisaUS Boarding Schools With ESL: Shortlist and Costs
Shortlist US boarding schools with ESL support, then check SEVP status, full boarding costs, admissions timing, and the F-1 risk families often miss.
Read guide F-1 VisaF-1 visa refusal because of university choice
Understand how your university choice affects F-1 visa approval and what factors cause refusals.
Read guide F-1 VisaF-1 Student Visa Interview Questions and Answers: Tips, Common Rejections & Consulate Advice
Prepare for your F-1 student visa interview with key questions, answers, consulate tips, and how to avoid common rejections.
Read guideSEVIS Transfer
4 guides · open to browse
Can F-1 students transfer after one semester?
F-1 students can transfer after one semester, but the transfer process does not extend your F-1 visa expiration or I-20 program end date in 2026. Check.
Read guide SEVIS TransferHow to transfer universities in the USA on an F-1 visa
You must contact your new school's DSO within 15 days of the program start date on your new I-20 to maintain F-1 status in 2026. Check transfer steps.
Read guide SEVIS TransferSEVIS transfer release date mistakes students should avoid
The SEVIS transfer release date in 2026 is when your current school releases your record to the new one. Check 3 common mistakes to keep your F-1 status.
Read guide SEVIS TransferF-1 Transfer Release Date: Set It Without Losing Status
Learn how to choose an F-1 SEVIS release date, protect your status, avoid missed enrollment, and understand the fees and timing that matter.
Read guideOPT
3 guides · open to browse
What Is OPT for International Students
OPT allows up to 12 months of work authorization, with a 24-month STEM extension possible in 2026. Check eligibility, timing, and rules for international.
Read guide OPTOPT Visa Rules for International Students in the USA: STEM Extension, Cap-Gap & EAD Explained
Explore OPT visa rules for international students in the USA, including STEM OPT extensions, cap-gap relief, and EAD application tips.
Read guide OPTSTEM OPT Extension: Updated Rules and Eligibility for International STEM Students in the USA
Learn the latest updates on STEM OPT extension eligibility, rules, and tips for international STEM students in the USA.
Read guideUnhappy with your university? Find out what switching could look like.
Share your current university, course, completed study and budget. We will help you identify potential alternatives and the cost, credit-transfer and timing questions to resolve before moving.
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