#f1-visa
‘What would you do on a Saturday night in Boston?’ Ex US diplomat explains why this F-1 visa question matters
US visa officers may ask unexpected questions, like how an applicant would spend a Saturday night in a city like Boston to gauge preparedness beyond academic plans. Former diplomat Yvette Bansal explained that these questions assess research into the city and…
Indian students can’t start working in US without a EAD authorisation even if they have confirmed job offer; Know the US immigration law
Indian students studying in the USA on an F1 visa need specific authorization to work. This authorization comes from an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) linked to Optional Practical Training (OPT). A confirmed job offer alone is not enough. Students mu…