Study in the United States
Ivy-tier research. 3-year OPT for STEM. The world's biggest job market.
The US hosts 4 of the top 5 global universities and offers a 36-month OPT for STEM graduates — the longest paid work stint of any student destination.
Why United States?
MIT, Stanford, Harvard + 250 research-intensive universities.
12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension = 3 years of paid work eligibility.
TA/RA roles cover 60–100% tuition + monthly stipend at master's/PhD level.
Employer-sponsored H-1B → Green Card is the classic Indian-student path.
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Visa Pathway
I-20 + SEVIS fee + DS-160 + interview. Show ties + funding for 1 year.
12 months post-degree work in field. STEM designated CIP codes get +24 months.
Employer-sponsored specialty occupation visa; lottery-based cap of 85,000/yr.
Top Universities
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