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Chase Global Academy — our flagship destination for F-1 study

The United States is our flagship academy destination for F-1 admissions, OPT and STEM-OPT runway planning, and scholarship-backed university placement.

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The United States — where the Academy goes deepest

Why the USA

AIRC-certified, US-institution-trusted

Chase Global Academy leads with the United States because AIRC-backed recruitment standards, institution trust, and post-study opportunity depth are strongest there.

  • AIRC-certified recruitment standards
  • Direct US institution trust signals
  • F-1, OPT, and STEM-OPT planning
  • Scholarship and admissions support
AIRC-certified, US-institution-trusted
F-1 + OPT facts

Choose your program with the post-study window in mind.

PathPost-study workVisaNext step
Non-STEM bachelor / master
12 mo
OPT
VisaF-1Next stepH-1B lottery
STEM-designated degree
36 mo
12 + 24 OPT
VisaF-1Next stepH-1B / EB-2 NIW
PhD (any field)
36 mo
with STEM ext.
VisaF-1Next stepEB-1 / O-1
MBA
12–24
mo (STEM-MBA)
VisaF-1Next stepH-1B / L-1 sponsorship

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

Study fields in the USA

OPT and STEM-OPT aligned fields with the longest work runway.

Each field below maps to F-1 study, OPT/STEM-OPT work eligibility, and the H-1B or EB green-card paths that follow. Every field has its own in-depth guide.

Computer Science

Computer science is STEM-designated, so graduates qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of the standard 12 months, for 36 months total.

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Data Science & Analytics

Data science and analytics programs are STEM-designated and map to the 36-month OPT pathway.

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Engineering

Core engineering disciplines are STEM-designated, unlocking the 36-month OPT runway.

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Nursing & Healthcare

US healthcare faces persistent staffing shortages, and many clinical roles map to employer-sponsored green cards, with some on the Schedule A shortage list.

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Business & MBA

Business programs carry the standard 12-month OPT, and STEM-designated MBA and business-analytics tracks qualify for the 24-month extension.

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Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics and statistics are core STEM fields with the 36-month OPT runway.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biological and biomedical sciences are STEM-designated, giving graduates the 36-month OPT window.

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Physical Sciences

Physics, chemistry, and related physical sciences are core STEM fields with the 36-month OPT runway.

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US institutional associations

State universities, liberal arts colleges, and SEVP-certified institutions.

Our placement team works with 30+ US institutions across California, Florida, New York, the Midwest, and the South, from regional state universities to private religious-affiliated and Christian colleges.

* Information shown for informatory purposes only and is subject to change. Final partnership status, intake availability, and entry requirements are confirmed during your consultation.

Where students go

Top regions for international students in 2026.

Bay Area & Los Angeles

Stanford, Berkeley, UCLA, USC, and Caltech. The deepest tech and venture market in the country, with strong OPT-to-H-1B hiring.

Boston & New York

MIT, Harvard, Columbia, NYU, and Boston University. Finance, biotech, and research roles concentrate here.

Austin, Houston & Dallas

UT Austin, Texas A&M, and Rice. Lower cost of living, fast-growing tech and energy employers, no state income tax.

Chicago & the Great Lakes

UChicago, Northwestern, Michigan, UIUC, and Purdue. Strong engineering and business pipelines into national employers.

Filing the F-1

Four stages from acceptance to landing.

I-20 issued

Designated School Official issues I-20 once acceptance and financial proof are confirmed.

SEVIS + DS-160

SEVIS fee paid, DS-160 prepared, embassy interview slot booked.

Embassy interview

Interview prep specific to the post you’re applying through (Mumbai, Manila, Lagos, etc.).

Landing & SSN

Port-of-entry strategy, social security number setup, on-campus work eligibility activated.

F-1 fit

Could you sit a US embassy interview tomorrow?

Free assessment
  • Acceptance from a SEVP-certified school
  • Demonstrated funds for first year + intent to return ties at home
  • TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS Academic 7.0+ (varies)
  • Clear narrative tying your degree to a non-immigrant intent
Study in the USA — admit + STEM-OPT

Where do you sit on US admit and the post-study runway?

Eight questions covering academic admit, TOEFL / GRE-GMAT, financial proof, and STEM-OPT fit (36-month post-study window).

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Strong admit at top US universities + STEM-OPT runway
Profile fits Ivy-tier / top-30 admit and STEM-OPT 36-month post-study window. Plan H-1B sponsorship strategy in parallel with admissions.
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F-1 questions

The questions US-bound students ask first.

  • Officers assess academic fit, financial capacity, and “non-immigrant intent.” Strong ties at home (job, property, family) are the most-doubted area. We coach the interview specifically.

  • Not directly. Most OPT grads transition to H-1B (lottery) or EB-2 NIW. STEM grads have the longest runway to win a sponsor.

  • USCIS uses beneficiary-centric registration. Each beneficiary gets one entry per year regardless of how many employers register them.

  • Generally only via CPT (curricular practical training) tied to your program, then OPT after graduation. On-campus part-time work is allowed.

For informatory and consultation purposes only — visa rules, fees, and intake windows change; verify with the relevant official source and book a personal consultation before acting.

Fall intakes close in March. Spring intakes have shorter OPT runway.

Talk to an advisor before you apply. We map the visa and the green-card path together.

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