https://bhabona.com/community/ Discover financial opportunities for your ms, phd and postdoc Discussion Board en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 16:44:17 +0000 wpForo 60 https://bhabona.com/community/internships/f-1-masters-student-summer-internship-do-i-need-an-h-1b-visa/#post-12 Sun, 05 May 2024 14:50:47 +0000 H1B is a work visa, and only your employer can petition H1B on your behalf after you graduate. To do an internship while you are on a f1 visa, you have two options. F1 CPT or OPT. It’s more common to do summer internships with CPT.

1. F1 CPT: Curricular Practical Training (CPT) allows F-1 students to work legally off campus. To qualify for CPT, the internship must be directly related to your major area of study and have a curricular requirement —a degree, course, or dissertation requirement. You have to be an F-1 student with an active SEVIS record and maintain full-time student status for at least one academic year (two full semesters) before you apply. You will also need an employment offer letter on company letterhead before you apply for CPT. If your CPT request is approved, you will get an updated I-20 with a recommendation for CPT.
2. F1 OPT: Unlike CPT, OPT (Optional Practical Training) is available to you both before and after graduation. You get a total 12 months to work using your opt. If you use your opt to do an internship, then that time will be deducted from the 12 months. After you get an updated I-20 with OPT recommendation, you have to submit an OPT application with a fee to USCIS.

]]> Shweta Gupta https://bhabona.com/community/internships/f-1-masters-student-summer-internship-do-i-need-an-h-1b-visa/#post-12 https://bhabona.com/community/internships/f-1-masters-student-summer-internship-do-i-need-an-h-1b-visa/#post-11 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:38:54 +0000 I'm an F-1 student currently enrolled in a Master's program. I received an internship offer for this summer. Do I need to switch to an H1b visa to complete my internship?

]]> Hongjing Yang https://bhabona.com/community/internships/f-1-masters-student-summer-internship-do-i-need-an-h-1b-visa/#post-11 https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-10 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:47:02 +0000 As an F1 student and a TA, you are considered a non-resident alien for tax purposes. Non-resident aliens are not eligible for the child tax credit, even if their child is a US citizen. You need to be a resident alien first by staying here for more than 5 years. After that, you would become eligible to apply for the child tax credit, and it wouldn't affect your green card application 👍  

]]> Shweta Gupta https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-10 https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-9 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:28:39 +0000 Maryam Sadeghi https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-9 https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-8 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:25:04 +0000 Shweta Gupta https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-8 https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-7 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:45:26 +0000 I am an F1 student and my 2-year-old daughter is a US citizen. I work as a teaching assistant at SUNY Albany. Can I claim the child tax credit for my daughter while I file my 2023 tax return? Additionally, will claiming the child tax credit affect my future green card application? Can someone please provide me with information on this matter? 

]]> Maryam Sadeghi https://bhabona.com/community/finance/f-1-student-with-us-citizen-child-eligible-for-child-tax-credit-2023-filing/#post-7 https://bhabona.com/community/admission-offer-evaluation/phd-dilemma-top-university-vs-staying-with-spouse-at-same-university/#post-6 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:24:00 +0000 Getting into the same university is fantastic. The most important thing during your phd is your well-being. This includes your relationship with your spouse and having a stable life. Having your wife by your side will be a tremendous source of emotional support, which is crucial for success in such a demanding program. Plus, sharing one apartment and maybe a car saves a ton of money! 

]]> Shariful Chowdhury https://bhabona.com/community/admission-offer-evaluation/phd-dilemma-top-university-vs-staying-with-spouse-at-same-university/#post-6 https://bhabona.com/community/admission-offer-evaluation/phd-dilemma-top-university-vs-staying-with-spouse-at-same-university/#post-5 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:36:24 +0000 Hey! Can I just say how lucky you are to have this chance to be at the same university as your partner? I spent 5 years in USA for my PhD completely alone, and trust me, long distance is tough. You won't realize how much you appreciate being together until you're apart. This is an amazing opportunity to be happy as a couple. Pls consider choosing the same university - life is short, and you deserve to make the most of this time together ^ _ ^

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