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When to Take GRE Exam – May/June or November/December?

HSB — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:42:23 +0000

Tanu Ask what is the best time to take GRE Exam? i want to give GRE in may this year. i m confused as i dnt know much about GRE and i have heard that there is some suitable time to give GRE,n that is at the end of year. but i want to give [...]

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When to Take GRE Exam – May/June or November/December?

H1B 2011 Rules

HSB — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:14:58 +0000

H1B 2011 rules was greatly influenced by following events US Economy and Recession resulted in IT Job losses USCIS issued many RFE’s on H1B Visa petition by consulting companies. 7 People were arrested for H1B Fraud, Misuse of H1B Visa H1B 2011 Rules When all the above events happened in period of 1 year, strict rules had to be implemented. As [...]

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H1B 2011 Rules

H1B 2011 News

HSB — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:52:17 +0000

Latest H1B 2011 News : Employers ready and willing to file H1B Visa 2011 should have already have all the documents ready. Looks like it taking at least 2 to 3 weeks to get the H1B Visa application prepared to file H1B Petition. After USCIS made changes to Labor Filing process, which usually takes 1 [...]

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The Secret to Make Money as a Graduate Student

HSB — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:17:06 +0000

It’s always interesting to read experience posted by a Graduate student. Some of the ideas discussed here applies to PhD students, but it done right, Masters students can benefit too. International student applying for Graduate School in U.S. is supposed to do this kind of research before selecting the universities and have to be aware [...]

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The Secret to Make Money as a Graduate Student

List of Items to Pack to U.S. Travel [Exclusive for Women]

HSB — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:41:14 +0000

Thanks to Anu for sending this list of items to pack for travel to U.S. ( as student) with women in mind. She used List of Items to Pack to U.S. for Students and made her version of the list. Hope, you would find it useful. Travel Checklist from Anu I always wondered why the lists that [...]

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List of Items to Pack to U.S. Travel [Exclusive for Women]

Academics = Transcripts + GPA + GRE

HSB — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:00:51 +0000

Academic part of your Grad School application includes Under-Gradate Transcripts, GPA (Percentage) and GRE Scores. You will learn how Academic factors are used during profile evaluation by Graduate School admission committee. Grad Student Profile Every student profile will fit into one of the following category Low GPA, Low Scores High GPA, Low Scores High GPA and High Scores There are many comments [...]

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Academics = Transcripts + GPA + GRE

My Eyes Were Full of Tears. Last Time I Cried was 7 Years Back

HSB — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:31:16 +0000

Reaction to the post Student Life is Difficult; I’m Returning to India from current and prospective students showed the courage and you guys have. Following true experience was posted by Student X is much different than the previous post. It will take you for an emotional ride. Student X gave permission to post here in the [...]

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My Eyes Were Full of Tears.
Last Time I Cried was 7 Years Back

Student Life is Difficult, I’m Returning to India

HSB — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:09:58 +0000

A’s posted this comment and few percentage of students are going to feel the pain what he’s going through. I am presently doing third sem at USA university. I am doing masters in CS. I always wanted to return India after graduation. But atleast with 8 months internship experience in USA. However, presently I [...]

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Student Life is Difficult, I’m Returning to India

Substantial Presence Test Calculator

HSB — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:08:26 +0000

Substantial presence test calculator is used to determine if you will be considered as Resident Alien for Tax Purpose. International Students filing Taxes in F1 Visa and OPT will be considered as Non-Resident Alien upto 5 years. From 6th year, you can use substantial presence test calculator to determine if you canfile tax as Resident [...]

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Substantial Presence Test Calculator

F1, OPT, H1B Visa Taxes – Resident or Non-Resident Alien?

HSB — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:52:16 +0000

F1, OPT and H1B Resident Test calcuation is easy to calculate, if you know the certain IRS rules. Most of you will run into to this confusion till you understand the differences between Resident Alien and Non-Resident Alien. You can be considered as Resident Alien in certain situations, even though you don’t have Green Card. [...]

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F1, OPT, H1B Visa Taxes – Resident or Non-Resident Alien?