Onboard Student Services invited Ksshiraja Bagadiaa (rising sophomore at University of Michigan) to a live webinar open to incoming students, prospective applicants, and parents. From learning about the best dorms on UMich's campus and food options at campus cafeterias to understanding different student organizations that you must consider applying to, this webinar serves as your opportunity to prepare for your transition to the US and learn more about UMich! If you’d like us to host a webinar for a university similar to this one, please email us at concierge@onboardss.com and we will try our level best to arrange one.

Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa! In this video, we talk about the second step - paying your I-901 SEVIS Fee. Contents of this video include: - Quick overview on the I-901 SEVIS Fee - How to pay the SEVIS Fee - Use of the I-901 SEVIS Fee confirmation page While you're dealing with your F-1 Visa process, feel free to check out our Onboard Mobile phone plans designed specifically for international students in the US - plans start at $20 per month. Free SIM card delivery to your international home address and you can get your US number in less than 5 mins before you leave for the US! Broswe plans here: https://mobile.onboardss.com/

Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa! In this video, we'll walk through the process of starting and completing your DS-160 Application. Contents of this video include: - Documents you need to complete the DS-160 Application - How to start a new DS-160 Application - 30-day expiration rule for a DS-160 Application - Quick overview of different sections in the DS-160 Application - Use of the DS-160 Application confirmation page While you're dealing with your F-1 Visa process, feel free to check out our Onboard Mobile phone plans designed specifically for international students in the US - plans start at $20 per month. Free SIM card delivery to your international home address and you can get your US number in less than 5 mins before you leave for the US! Broswe plans here: https://mobile.onboardss.com/

Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa! In this video, we talk about setting up a CGI Federal Profile account. Contents of this video include: - How to create a new CGI Federal profile account - Navigating the CGI Federal account - Updating the profile page in your CGI Federal account While you're dealing with your F-1 Visa process, feel free to check out our Onboard Mobile phone plans designed specifically for international students in the US - plans start at $20 per month. Free SIM card delivery to your international home address and you can get your US number in less than 5 mins before you leave for the US! Broswe plans here: https://mobile.onboardss.com/

Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa! In this video, we talk about the different options for paying your $160 F-1 Visa Fee in India. Contents of this video include: - Navigating the CGI Federal profile to arrive at the visa fee payment page - Discussion on different payment options in India for the $160 F-1 Visa Fee While you're dealing with your F-1 Visa process, feel free to check out our Onboard Mobile phone plans designed specifically for international students in the US - plans start at $20 per month. Free SIM card delivery to your international home address and you can get your US number in less than 5 mins before you leave for the US! Broswe plans here: https://mobile.onboardss.com/

Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa! In this video, we will go over the process to schedule VAC (Biometrics) and Consular (Interview) appointments for a F-1 Visa. Contents of this video include: - VAC (Biometrics) Appointment v/s Consular (Interview) Appointment - Sample display of the VAC (Biometrics) Appointment screen in your CGI Federal profile - Sample display of the Consular (Interview) Appointment screen in your CGI Federal profile - COVID-19 related proclamation for eligible visa applicants (dropbox appointment) While you're dealing with your F-1 Visa process, feel free to check out our Onboard Mobile phone plans designed specifically for international students in the US - plans start at $20 per month. Free SIM card delivery to your international home address and you can get your US number in less than 5 mins before you leave for the US! Broswe plans here: https://mobile.onboardss.com/

Onboard is excited to launch the F-1 Visa Application Guide video series to help incoming international students apply for their US student visa! In this video, we talk about the first step - receiving your Form I-20. Contents of this video include: - What a sample Form I-20 looks like - Documents needed to request a Form I-20 from your university - Things to look out for to ensure your Form I-20 is correct - What you should do once your university's DSO issues you a Form I-20 While you're dealing with your F-1 Visa process, feel free to check out our Onboard Mobile phone plans designed specifically for international students in the US - plans start at $20 per month. Free SIM card delivery to your international home address and you can get your US number in less than 5 mins before you leave for the US! Broswe plans here: https://mobile.onboardss.com/

USCIS now allows students to file their OPT application online! Per USCIS, submitting an application online is the same as preparing and shipping a physical application package. This episode of Onboard's guide to filing your I-765 application online outlines the passport photo submission process. Note: Onboard Student Services is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are a private company providing self-help services at your direction. Please adhere to USCIS standards for filing and completing all government processes. If you've never been through this process before, take it from us - we've helped hundreds of students submit their OPT applications and it is now much faster, easier, and cheaper! While this is certainly a huge benefit to international students, some parts of the form can still be tricky. Make sure to treat this form with the same level of detail and review as you would for the physical form to avoid any rejections, denials, or RFEs.

USCIS now allows students to file their OPT application online! Per USCIS, submitting an application online is the same as preparing and shipping a physical application package. This episode of Onboard's guide to filing your I-765 online outlines where you can find the I-765 application online and get started with your OPT application. Note: Onboard Student Services is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are a private company providing self-help services at your direction. Please adhere to USCIS standards for filing and completing all government processes. If you've never been through this process before, take it from us - we've helped hundreds of students submit their OPT applications and it is now much faster, easier, and cheaper! While this is certainly a huge benefit to international students, some parts of the form can still be tricky. Make sure to treat this form with the same level of detail and review as you would for the physical form to avoid any rejections, denials, or RFEs.

USCIS now allows students to file their OPT application online! Per USCIS, submitting an application online is the same as preparing and shipping a physical application package. This episode of Onboard's guide highlights important things you need to know when selecting a mailing address for your OPT application. Note: Onboard Student Services is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are a private company providing self-help services at your direction. Please adhere to USCIS standards for filing and completing all government processes. If you've never been through this process before, take it from us - we've helped hundreds of students submit their OPT applications and it is now much faster, easier, and cheaper! While this is certainly a huge benefit to international students, some parts of the form can still be tricky. Make sure to treat this form with the same level of detail and review as you would for the physical form to avoid any rejections, denials, or RFEs.

USCIS now allows students to file their OPT application online! Per USCIS, submitting an application online is the same as preparing and shipping a physical application package. This episode of Onboard's guide explains how to submit additional information for your I-765 application and what you need to be sure to include. Note: Onboard Student Services is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are a private company providing self-help services at your direction. Please adhere to USCIS standards for filing and completing all government processes. If you've never been through this process before, take it from us - we've helped hundreds of students submit their OPT applications and it is now much faster, easier, and cheaper! While this is certainly a huge benefit to international students, some parts of the form can still be tricky. Make sure to treat this form with the same level of detail and review as you would for the physical form to avoid any rejections, denials, or RFEs.

USCIS now allows students to file their OPT application online! Per USCIS, submitting an application online is the same as preparing and shipping a physical application package. This episode of Onboard's guide to filing for OPT will outline what evidence students must submit to successfully apply for OPT online. Note: Onboard Student Services is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are a private company providing self-help services at your direction. Please adhere USCIS standards for filing and completing all government processes. If you've never been through this process before, take it from us - we've helped hundreds of students submit their OPT applications and it is now much faster, easier, and cheaper! While this is certainly a huge benefit to international students, some parts of the form can still be tricky. Make sure to treat this form with the same level of detail and review as you would for the physical form to avoid any rejections, denials, or RFEs.

USCIS now allows students to file their OPT application online! Per USCIS, submitting an application online is the same as preparing and shipping a physical application package. This episode of Onboard's guide to filing for OPT will detail the payment options available to successfully submit your OPT application online. Note: Onboard Student Services is not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, and are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. We are a private company providing self-help services at your direction. Please adhere USCIS standards for filing and completing all government processes. If you've never been through this process before, take it from us - we've helped hundreds of students submit their OPT applications and it is now much faster, easier, and cheaper! While this is certainly a huge benefit to international students, some parts of the form can still be tricky. Make sure to treat this form with the same level of detail and review as you would for the physical form to avoid any rejections, denials, or RFEs.

Onboard Student Services hosted an H-1B Visa Update Webinar with Rajiv Khanna The Managing Attorney at Immigration.com. If you are an international student in the US who will require your H-1B to remain in the US, watch this session to learn more! The H-1B is right around the corner, here are some questions we answer in this video: - Can H-1B applicants apply through multiple companies? - Will my chances of the lottery be higher if I apply early? - Can I transfer my lottery? - Non profit vs for-profit lottery - H1B in STEM vs non-STEM roles - Understanding cap exempt roles - The most important thing that should be included in your H-1B application We will be co-hosting these sessions with Rajiv bi-monthly, follow our social media for updates! Website: https://www.onboardss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onbo... If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!

Onboard Student Services hosted episode 2 of H-1B Visa Updates with Rajiv Khanna The Managing Attorney at Immigration.com. If you are an international student in the US who will require your H-1B to remain in the US, watch this session to learn more! - Impact of the Omicron variant on international travel - Can I leave the country on OPT if I do not have a job - How easy will it be to find an employer to sponsor me in the upcoming H-1B lottery if I am currently unemployed? - Can I travel on OPT with an expired visa? If there is a travel emergency how do I navigate the Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR)? - Do you recommend paying for the H-1B premium processing? - Do you advise traveling while an approved H-1B is processing? - Should you mark Yes I now or in the future will require a sponsorship? - If I don’t get my H-1B what is an alternative solution for staying in the country? - The E2 and EB2 Visa - When should my employer file my H-1B - Can I get my H1 i40 and dependents EAD at the same time? We will be co-hosting these sessions with Rajiv every month, follow our social media for updates! Website: https://www.onboardss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onbo... If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!

Onboard Student Services hosted an H-1B Visa Update Webinar with Rajiv Khanna The Managing Attorney at Immigration.com. If you are an international student in the US who will require your H-1B to remain in the US, watch this session to learn more! -Why was there a 3rd Lottery - How do I know if I was selected - My employer is unfamiliar with the H-1B, can I guide them - I wasn't selected, what are my options We will be co-hosting these sessions with Rajiv bi-weekly, follow our social media for updates! Website: https://www.onboardss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onboard-student-services/ If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!

Meet Nupur Mohanty, an international student who graduated from Savanah College of Art and Design, and now is the sole fashion designer at ICON Swim. Nupur's designs have been worn by Kylie Jenner, Jordan Woods, Georgina Rodríguez, and dozens of other celebrities across the world. Learn how Nupur took one internship and turned it into one of the most exciting jobs. Onboard is excited to present “Getting the Job - International Student Edition” - a series where we interview international students who have accepted full-time and internship positions at exciting companies in the US. Each episode will introduce a new international student and discuss their recruitment strategies, motivators, and processes that helped them get where they are today. ▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:20 Getting to know Nupur 1:45 Celebrities who have worn Nupur's Designs 3:23 Getting the internship at ICON 4:55 Apply for internships 6:29 Not getting a US Visa 7:52 Employers not sponsoring 9:23 Tips for international students The Onboard platform was designed to provide international students with a digital personal student advisor that’s always available; we help students quickly complete administrative processes and provide exclusive access to real-time insights through our international student alumni community. Onboard takes care of the paperwork and helps students navigate the unknown so that they can make the most of their international student experience. To stay up to date with our latest products and international student news, sign up for The Onboard Bulletin: https://app.onboardss.com/signup Follow us on social media: Website: https://www.onboardss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onbo... If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!

Are you thinking about applying to Georgia Institute of Technology for University? Onboard is bringing the insider access, from dorm life, popular majors, mentorship, and tips and tricks from G-Tech Alumni. If you are an international student looking to apply to Georgia Tech, make sure to watch this video and submit your questions or what universities you want to learn more about in the comments! -Contents of this video- 0:49 Getting to Know Sid 2:01 Culture Shock India vs. USA 03:05 What International Students Need to Know 4:45 Dorms and Housing 9:52 Making Friends 12:25 Leadership Experience at College 14:17 How Walkable is G-Tech 15:47 Food at G-Tech 17:02 What Classes to Take 20:26 Biggest Academic Adjustment 26:15 Getting in Touch with Sid 27:01 Study Abroad at G-Tech Onboard is excited to share “Insider Access to College” - a series where we interview international students who have attended accredited universities in the US. Each episode will introduce a new international student and discuss their university, dorm life, classes, experiences, and where they are today. The Onboard platform was designed to provide international students with a digital personal student advisor that’s always available; we help students quickly complete administrative processes and provide exclusive access to real-time insights through our international student alumni community. Onboard takes care of the paperwork and helps students navigate the unknown so that they can make the most of their international student experience. To stay up to date with our latest products and international student news, sign up for The Onboard Bulletin: https://app.onboardss.com/signup Follow us on social media: Website: https://www.onboardss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onbo... If you have questions for international students at University in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!

Onboard is excited to share this international student panel with Jahnavi Singh - a Data Analyst at Better.com, Shruti Manglik - a Security Trader at Goldman Sachs, and Nishchala Bhandari - a Senior Analyst, Business Intelligence & Analytics at Initiative. Watch to learn about their experiences finding jobs during the pandemic, working from home, and advice to motivate your job search process. Onboard is excited to share “Getting the Job - International Student Edition” - a series where we interview international students who have accepted full-time and internship positions at exciting companies in the US. Each episode will introduce a new international student and discuss their recruitment strategies, motivators, and processes that helped them get where they are today. The Onboard platform was designed to provide international students with a digital personal student advisor that’s always available; we help students quickly complete administrative processes and provide exclusive access to real-time insights through our international student alumni community. Onboard takes care of the paperwork and helps students navigate the unknown so that they can make the most of their international student experience. To stay up to date with our latest products and international student news, sign up for The Onboard Bulletin: https://app.onboardss.com/signup​ Follow us on social media: Website: https://www.onboardss.com/?? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onbo...​ If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!

Looking for a job as an international student is not an easy task. Do you find yourself avoiding questions like "do you sponsor international students" or are afraid of what point in the process you should bring those questions up? Today we are excited to share our most recent interview with Aliza Zaidi-Haider - Legal Advisor of Immigration at Duolingo to bring you insight from the other side of the story. For any international students looking for a job, comparing offers, or who are currently working, you want to make sure that your employer is invested in your long-term success. -Contents of this Video- 1:32​ Getting to know Aliza 2:00​ Asking about sponsorship as a STEM vs Non-STEM Major 3:59​ Best time to bring up your sponsorship requirement 5:08​ Asking the RIGHT questions 9:32​ What if I am not selected in the lottery? 10:39 When should I ask these questions? 12:05 How does the H1B Process work? 14:22 Pieces of advice The Onboard platform was designed to provide international students with a digital personal student advisor that’s always available; we help students quickly complete administrative processes and provide exclusive access to real-time insights through our international student alumni community. Onboard takes care of the paperwork and helps students navigate the unknown so that they can make the most of their international student experience. To stay up to date with our latest products and international student news, sign up for The Onboard Bulletin: https://app.onboardss.com/signup​ Follow us on social media: Website: https://www.onboardss.com/​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onboardss/​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onbo...​ If you have questions for international students who have accepted job offers in the US, feel free to drop them in the comments!