1. Career Anchors Are What Matter, Not Job Offers A big mistake people make is saying they have a job offer that will be waiting for them in four years. The people who review these things know that these offers are rarely something you can really count on. Instead think about what's missing in the job market. The Strategy is to find an area where your country needs help and your degree from the United States will be useful. The Pitch is to say something like this: My country

1. What Is the F-1 Student Visa? The F-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for international students to pursue academic studies in the United States at accredited colleges, universities, language schools, or other academic institutions. It allows you to enter the U.S. as a full-time student. Key Point: The visa (sticker in your passport) is your entry permit. Your I-20 form (from your school) governs your stay and status while in the U.S. Aspiring student stands confidently outsi