Study visa
Study, live and work
- F-1 Student Visa
- Duration: your program (I-20)
- On-campus work up to 20h/week
- OPT: 12 months after graduation (36 in STEM)
- The world's most recognized study visa
- Fee: USD $185 + SEVIS $350
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United States
Harvard, MIT, Stanford: where the world is changed
The United States is home to the most influential universities on the planet. With the F-1 Visa, you access an unmatched education system, campuses with incredible resources and the most powerful networking community in the world. Plus, with OPT you can work up to 3 years after graduating in STEM.
Work allowed while studyingThe country in numbers
United States in numbers
50Regions / States
4000+Institutions
1,000,000+International students
USD $Currency
50 estados + D.C. · Noreste · Sur · Medio Oeste · Oeste · Suroeste
Where to study
The 5 best cities to study
- 01
New York
Columbia, NYU. The city that never sleeps. Finance, fashion, art and global culture.
- 02
Boston
Harvard, MIT, BU, Northeastern. The quintessential university city. History and science.
- 03
Los Angeles
USC, UCLA. Entertainment, technology and the California dream within reach.
- 04
Miami
Florida International, UM. The Latin American city of the US. Sun, beach and business.
- 05
Chicago
University of Chicago, Northwestern. Architecture, jazz and top-tier food.
Visa types
Visas we process at Australasian
Tourism visa
Explore and discover
- B1/B2 Tourist Visa
- Stay up to 6 months
- Explore all 50 US states
- NYC, LA, Miami, Las Vegas, National Parks
- Requires a consular interview for Colombians
- Fee: USD $185
Right to work? On campus: 20h/week. Off campus only with CPT/OPT authorization. Post-grad: OPT up to 12 months (36 in STEM).
Cost of living
How much do you need per month?
Shared roomUSD $600–1,200/moNY and San Francisco pricier. Miami more affordable
Own apartmentUSD $1,200–3,000/moVaries enormously by city and area
TransportUSD $80–150/moNYC: $132/month metro. Other cities: car needed
FoodUSD $300–500/moWalmart, Costco and Trader Joe's very affordable
Social lifeUSD $150–400/moCinema, sports, concerts, outings
Health insuranceUSD $100–300/moMandatory. Many universities offer a plan
Estimated totalUSD $1,500–2,800/moExcludes tuition. NY/SF considerably pricier
Federal minimum wageUSD $7.25/hrMany states pay more. CA: $16/hr, NY: $16/hr
Top 5 · Australasian recommends
Places you should see
- Top 1
Grand Canyon
Arizona
- Top 2
Times Square & NYC
New York
- Top 3
Yellowstone
Wyoming
- Top 4
Miami Beach
Florida
- Top 5
Route 66
Illinois → California
Australasian is here to help
Ready to study in United States?
We process your study or tourism visa, advise you on choosing an institution and support you at every step. Free consultation, no obligation.