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AAE Consultant congratulate our students for getting a visa. We know now your dedication, energy, and knowledge are extremely motivating. We wish you many years of awesome achievements. AAE Consultant support team has done some awesome research to help and guidance our students about what to do after arrival in your desire country for study as an International Student.

As an international student, getting your U.S. visa is a huge step toward your goal of traveling to the U.S. for university study. You are nearly there, but we recommend these five important tips as part of your pre-arrival checklist. With these pre-arrival resources, you will be ready to travel to the U.S. like a pro.

1. Contact your university’s international office staff. For incoming students, your school’s international student office is the first place to contact about documents, bills and other forms required before you arrive on campus. Our colleagues at U.S. News Education talk about the importance of maintaining close contact with your university in the weeks leading up to arrival and orientation. Over the past few years, many U.S. universities and colleges have improved their pre-departure information for students through a combination of emails, pre-recorded webinars, and live chats. Of course, check your email for any school requests for documents and forms needed before your arrival.

2. Bookmark U.S. Customs’ required documents. By now, you realize the most significant step to realizing your study abroad dream in the United States is the last one: immigration control. When you land in the U.S., you should be ready to navigate the arrivals hall at the airport. Before you arrive, make sure to review the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s useful Study in the States site. With this key pre-arrival resource, the team at U.S. Customs and Border Patrol outline all the relevant documents (and where to keep them) as you travel to the United States. The best advice recommends that you carry with you on the plane the most essential items you will need:

• Academic transcripts
• Passport
• I-20
• SEVIS Fee receipt
• Admission letter
• Financial documents
• Contact information for the international student office at your college
• Prescriptions for any medicines you take

3. Sign up for a pre-departure orientation. Many U.S. colleges hold in-country pre-departure orientations. For example, Ohio State University recently held four sessions across China for incoming students. Meanwhile, Northwestern University held three sessions in China. Alternately, other U.S. universities often have alumni from your country host receptions for incoming international students. Not only will you get the pre-arrival information you need, but you will meet other students like you going to the same university.

4. Consult your AAE Consultant pre-departure experts. While your U.S. college can tell you everything you need to know about what to bring for your studies, how to get to campus and what to do once you arrive, others closer to you can assist you in getting ready mentally for your journey.

5. Connect with fellow students and family. Your friends and family are perhaps the most significant resource for advice about traveling to the U.S. Connect with relatives, friends or classmates who have traveled to the U.S. recently about their experience. They might have good tips and insights on how to make your travel to the U.S. go more smoothly.

Now things to do after reaching USA on F1 Visa as International Student:

1. Call home: Parents wait for your call.
2. Report to the Office of International Admissions or International student advisor listed on your I20 with your Passport, I-20, and I-94, Admissions letter, etc.
3. Attend the International Student Orientation Program.
4. Get University e-mail account activated.
5. Register for Courses, talk to seniors for selecting professors. Register online.
6. Open a bank account. You need to get cash your Travelers checks and checks too.
7. Find a good place to rent and live.
8. Sign lease at Rental agency for apartment. If you have friends, Add them too.
9. Apply for utilities like Electricity, Water, Gas as needed.
10. Apply for internet connection. May be landline as needed.
11. Pay Tuition fees (On or before the DUE DATE, if NOT, get extension letters signed for delayed payment)
12. Meet your Graduate Student Advisor and discuss course work and Assistantship availability in your and other departments.
13. Get Student ID, it should be given right away after taking your picture!
14. Apply for State ID. Do NOT carry passport with you all the time.
15. If you have an on campus job offer apply for SSN. (You need letter from supervisor)
16. Prepare a good one-page RESUME (For On Campus Jobs)
17. Apply for On-campus jobs.