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Compare US universities, SEVP-certified schools, English requirements, funding plans, F-1 visa essentials and OPT/STEM OPT options, with guidance from our trusted partners before you commit.
General education guidance only. Visa, employment, funding and university requirements must be verified through official U.S. government and institutional sources.
Suitability depends on course, institution, budget, English level, career goals and current visa rules, not on any one factor alone.
Broad academic choice and flexible majors, with the ability to explore before specialising, shortlisted through our trusted partners.
Compare accreditation, program fit, total cost, location, scholarship conditions and SEVP certification.
Understand what to verify about OPT and STEM OPT, with guidance from our trusted partners, without treating any outcome as guaranteed.
GP2 works with authorised partners to guide the candidates. Every step is documented and checked against official sources.
Academic history, GPA/marks, English level, budget, course interests, location preferences and career goals.
Comparing institutions, admission requirements, accreditation and SEVP certification, shortlisted from our trusted partner network.
Guiding documents, essays, recommendations, transcripts, test evidence, scholarship forms and payment planning.
After admission to an SEVP-certified school, eligible students receive Form I-20 from the school's Designated School Official (DSO).
Working from official U.S. Department of State sources for the SEVIS fee, DS-160 form, interview requirements and financial evidence.
Housing, travel, health insurance, campus reporting and responsible budgeting, with on-the ground help from our trusted partners.
Requirements vary by institution, course level, visa category and department. Waivers are never automatic and must be confirmed by the university.
Funding options depend on institution rules, profile and deadlines, plan conservatively.
Build your estimate in USD first: tuition + living & housing + SEVIS/visa/insurance/travel, minus any scholarship, then convert to your own currency using a live exchange rate at the time you’re planning. Rates and official cost-of-living figures can change.
Always verify current figures with the U.S. Department of State, Study in the States and your chosen university’s official invoice.
Students usually need an F-1 visa for academic study or an M-1 visa for vocational study. The correct category depends on the course and school type.
SEVP-certified school status, Form I-20 issuance by the DSO, the SEVIS fee, DS-160, interview requirements and financial evidence.
F-1 employment is regulated. On-campus work, CPT, OPT and STEM OPT require DSO and/or USCIS authorisation, never assume work rights are automatic.
Visa issuance is decided by U.S. Department of State consular officers, and entry is decided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. GP2 and our trusted partner network support preparation but cannot guarantee any decision.
General education guidance only. Not legal, immigration, financial or migration advice. Verify rules through official U.S. government sources.
Eligible F-1 students may apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) related to their field of study, and certain STEM graduates may apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, subject to DSO recommendation and current USCIS rules.
Yes, provided they meet the university's admission requirements and current visa requirements. Our trusted partners can help confirm eligibility, but you should always check official sources, regardless of your country of residence.
Many academic university students use the F-1 visa category, but the correct visa type (F-1 or M-1) depends on the course and school type, always verify through the U.S. Department of State and the school issuing your Form I-20.
No. OPT depends on eligibility, DSO recommendation, USCIS rules, timing, field relevance and approval. Employment is never guaranteed.
No. Visa decisions are made by U.S. government officials. GP2 does not guarantee visa approval, admission, scholarships, funding, jobs or migration outcomes.