During study
F-1 students typically work on campus up to 20 hours a week in term time, subject to school approval.
Study in United States · LON → JFK
A wide course range, flexible majors, and an F-1 path that rewards a complete, consistent file.
The USA fits students who can plan 12–18 months ahead, sit the tests their universities want, and explain their programme at a visa interview. We manage applications, I-20, SEVIS, DS-160, and interview practice.
Language
English
Currency
USD
Part-time work
On-campus, ~20 hrs
After study
OPT (if eligible)
Who it is for
A file that matches the country
- Students targeting a four-year bachelor's or a specialised master's.
- Applicants ready for SAT, GRE, or English tests when the university asks.
- Anyone who wants interview prep before the embassy date.
- Intakes
- Jan · Aug
- Status
- Open
~1 week
Profile and shortlist
We pick universities you can fund and where your academics fit.
4–8 weeks
Applications
SOP, essays, transcripts, and test scores. Deadlines are real — we work backwards from them.
Varies
Admission and I-20
After you accept and show funds, the school issues Form I-20.
1 week
SEVIS fee and DS-160
We walk through SEVIS payment and the DS-160 so names and dates match the I-20.
Depends on slots
Visa interview
Practice for the questions consular officers ask.
Documents
What the file usually needs
- Academic documents
- Form I-20
- TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, SAT, or GRE as required
- SEVIS fee receipt
- Financial evidence
- Valid passport
- DS-160 confirmation
Living costs
Planning ranges, not promises
- Housing
- $350–$700 / month
- Food
- $200–$400 / month
- Transport
- $80–$130 / month
- Health
- Up to ~$2,000 / year
- Personal
- $100–$180 / month
New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles cost more. Use the university’s own estimate for the visa file.
After study
Optional Practical Training may allow work in your field after a qualifying degree. STEM extensions exist for some programmes.
Partner universities we place into
University of Nebraska–Lincoln · Stevens Institute of Technology · Wichita State University
Questions
Before you pick this country
When should I start a USA application?
Ideally 12–18 months before the intake. Essays, tests, and I-20 timing do not compress well.
Is SAT or GRE mandatory?
It depends on the university and programme. Many are test-optional; some still require scores. We check each school on your list.