The US Universities fall under two major categories: public funded and private institutions. International students’ tuition expenses at state schools are based on non-resident costs, which are still usually less expensive than those of private universities. You will need approximately $10,000 to $55,000 annually to cover your tuition fees.

STUDENT APPLICANT:
– Students must be over 18 years of age
– International students can work on-campus up to 20 hours/week or less during the academic terms and full-time during the academic break periods including summer time
– Off-campus employment requires some form of written or documented authorization issued by either the USCIS or OISS. And also, you must be currently in legal status and have been enrolled as an F-1 student in the US for a minimum of one academic year to be eligible for any form of off-campus employment
SPOUSE:
Per U.S. government regulations, only married spouses can obtain a dependent visa status. The student, scholar or employee can add a dependent spouse to his or her record, and the spouse can then obtain a dependent visa status (F-2, J-2 or H-4). These dependent statuses do have certain restrictions.

– F1 visa holders are eligible for up to 12 months of OPT (optional practical training) on completion of graduation. That means you can work for a year after you finish your studies
– It is a temporary employment permission allowing students the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study
– After that, you’ll be required to apply for a work visa if you have to continue working in the US. You can remain in the US up to 60 days after the completion of your course even if you don’t have a job offer or haven’t applied for OPT