I am an Ethiopian and I am a computer science graduate. I wanted to move to the USA for furthur education and to work for some years (like 3-4 yrs). I was asking for ideas on how to move and get work and ... , My question is, Is there any legal ways to travel to the USA? I am from Ethiopia and I just graduated my plans are to continue my education as soon as possible. I also wish to know if there are possible scholarships. (I have cGPA 3.7 and TOEFL: 633). Hopefully I will find my ways here. thanks yahoo... I need to work and learn in there. Many ppl asked for student visa but couldnt get it. Any means of getting student visa?
2006-08-17 06:04:11 · 3 answers · asked by araya l 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Getting a student visa means you have sufficient fund to study in the US WITHOUT working. Ocasionally, you can get a work permit once you are in the US with F1 visa, but that is rare. Usually, F1 is not granted if consulate sees you will likely work in the US, or planned to work in the US to support your study.
2006-08-17 06:11:11 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to the embassy with your additional questions. The U.S. is a great place to work and learn. However, we are very xenophobic at this time due to the wars we are engaged in and the war we support in Lebanon. It might not be a good time to expect to come here and be greeted with open arms. Presently, our neighbor to the south, Mexico, is causing a great deal of conflict. People want to come to America to earn money to support their families at home in Mexico. They slip across the border and that angers Americans. The economy is poor, but our government says it is great. People want to keep American jobs for Americans, even the ones most people don't want to do.
A student visa is about your best option. Sufficient proof of support means the embassy is telling you America doesn't want you here ending up on welfare rolls.
You have already made it clear that you only want to come here to work and learn for 3-4 years. Americans are tired of foreign nationals coming to our country and enjoying our resources and benefits, tax free, while we pay the taxes that give you that benefit. We have a point. What's in it for us?
2006-08-17 06:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Chris: I understand your point,but I am not waisting your taxes.Keep in mind that foreign students pay the triple prize for their tuition compared to Americans and permanent residents.
I would never complain about the Americans who study for free in my country (which is Germany).
2006-08-17 06:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by diva in deutschland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋