Are you working illegally in the US?
It is not true that almost all Indian students work in the US illegally, very few do so at the risk of their career.
By Sudhir Shah, TNN |
Almost all students who go from India to USA on student visa, work there illegally in stores and restaurants. My parents, however, do not want me to work illegally in USA. I want to reduce my parents financial burden and have therefore decided to work there illegally like other Indian students. Is there any harm in doing so? How would the immigration authorities find out that I am illegally working in USA.
A Student
The thought behind reducing your parents’ financial burden is good but thereby you are intending to do something which is illegal. Please refrain from working illegally in USA. The US government has several ways to locate a student who is working illegally . If caught, you will ruin your career. It is not true that almost all Indian students work in USA illegally, very few do so at the risk of their career.
In form DS-156 , in answer to one of the questions asked - I have stated that I’m staying ‘on the university campus’ . I am, however, really going to stay at one of my relative’s house.
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Will this create any problems for me. An Applicant
You must, as soon as you report to the university, inform them as well as the authorities, by submitting the prescribed form, about your change of address .
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I have obtained an interview date to apply for my student visa online. I have, however, not yet submitted the application forms to VFS. I now desire to change the university from the one which I have mentioned in my DS-156 form, what should I do?
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A Student You may make the necessary changes in your visa application Form DS-156 .
After every 5 or 10 years, the American government grants amnesty to people who are illegally residing in America. I have, therefore, decided to travel to USA on the B-1 /B-2 visa which I possess and which is valid till another 3 years. I have decided that after entering USA I will take up a job there and
will not return to India. After a few years, the American government will again announce amensty and I will take advantage of the same. What do you think about my plan?
A Reader
Your plan is not worth entertaining. All illegal immigrants are not granted amnesty periodically. Those who stay in USA illegally are living in pathetic conditions . If you desire to migrate to USA, try and find out available options under the USA immigration laws. There are several different categories of visas which may enable you to legally stay and work in USA permanently .
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I am going to America to do a Bachelor’s course. Can I do a master’s course thereafter and then do doctorate?
Yes. But you will have to extend your student status or obtain fresh student visas.
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