7 Must-Know Tips for Studying Abroad in the U.S.
7 Must-Know Tips for Studying Abroad in the U.S. eduPASS is proud to be your go-to-guide for studying in the U.S. Are you worried about how to study abroad in the U.S.? This article...
Before You Leave
You’re not stressed at all about what’s left to do before you leave your home country and become an international student in the USA, right? Good, then you won’t mind if we give you...
Air Travel
Whether this is your first time or your 50th time flying to the USA, advice about traveling is always helpful. After all, if you’re moving across the world to learn stuff, you might as...
Traveling on a Budget
The USA is a big place and you’ll probably want to explore it as much as possible. But you’ll also need to be able to afford those trips, as well as trips back to...
Customs and Immigration
Your literal journey to becoming an international student in the USA is almost over and your metaphorical one can almost begin. But before you get excited, you have to stand in long lines and...
Map of the USA
The following map of the USA of America came from the US Government Information Exchange site, a good source of information about the USA government. AL – Alabama AK – Alaska AZ – Arizona AR...
COVID-19 Resources: For Aspiring International Students | May 2020
We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well during this unprecedented health crisis. Aspiring students are revisiting their options abroad, and we know evaluating these global dreams can be more complicated...
How international students can benefit from a U.S. Green Card: A guide to the EB-5 Visa
Edupass currently has information on visas but doesn’t include EB-5. LCR can provide copy as a starting point and recommendations on a form for conversion.
Learning English
Start studying now so you’ll be ready to prove you can handle anything in English. If you’re applying to schools, then you probably already know how to study. But learning a language is a...
Improving Your English
Once you feel comfortable with English and can easily handle daily conversation, you’ll have to start thinking about fancier English. You’ll be able to use your advanced skills when writing an essay as part...
A Guide to Student Visas in the USA
Student Visas in the USA Congrats! You’ve been accepted into the school of your dreams. Let us help get you there with a student visa. As an international student, once you’ve been admitted to...
Conversations
There are lots of stereotypes about how people from different cultures or who speak different languages communicate. Sometimes these are fairly accurate and can cause misunderstandings, and sometimes they’re just funny to read about....
Sufficient Financial Resources
Show off your (financial) assets at your visa interview. One of the many elements of your visa application is to prove that you have enough money to live and study in the USA during...
Common Usage Errors
Even if you passed the TOEFL with high marks, you might still make mistakes in English sometimes. And that’s ok! Just remember that most native English speakers probably speak your native language much worse...
Proving Non-immigrant Intent
Make sure the U.S. government knows you’re just here temporarily by proving your intent to return to your home country. Going through the visa application process can be long and complicated, and you’ll need...
English Proficiency Testing
The whole point of moving to the USA to get a higher education is to actually learn something. But how can you learn anything if you don’t speak English? That’s why most schools require...
Changing Visa Status After Arrival
If you’re not totally satisfied with your program, you may be able to transfer to a new one. You’ve been waiting to move to the USA for what seems like forever, but what if...
British English and American English
We don’t like to generalize, but, generally speaking, there are differences between British English and American English. And if you’re an international student in the USA from an English-speaking country – most likely a...
Maintaining Visa Status After Arrival
Keep your student visa status legal throughout your time at school. Classes have started and you’re deep into a new routine. Now all you have to do is maintain your student visa status so...
English-English Dictionary
If you’ve watched both British and American tv shows, you’ll know that citizens of those countries speak the same language but use many different words. Many English-speaking countries outside of the USA often use...
Employment
Work hard for your money, but only when you’re legally allowed. Attending school in the USA is super expensive, and even if you’re receiving loans or scholarships you might still want some extra cash...
Teaching Styles
Don’t forget that somewhere in between all your new experiences as an international student in the USA you’ll have to actually go to classes. But when you get there, you may be a bit...
Immigration-Related Web Sites
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)AILA is a national bar association of more than 5,200 attorneys who practice immigration law. For more information, call 1-202-216-2400, fax 1-202-371-9449, or write to American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1400...
Extra Visa Details
Visa regulations are never ending. We let you know the most important ones. There are many, many, many moving parts of the visa process regardless of the type you’re applying for. But before you...