The United States of America is a federal republic composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions. The extremely diverse geography, climate and wildlife of the United States make it one of the world's 17 megadiverse countries. The United States is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, and is home to the world's largest immigrant population. The capital is Washington, D.C., and the largest city is New York City; nine other major metropolitan areas—each with at least 4.5 million inhabitants—are Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco.

If you are planning to live, learn and grow in the United States, you already possess a well-known American characteristic—a sense of adventure! As an international student, you will experience many new and exciting things. American culture has been enriched by the values and belief systems of virtually every part of the world. From an international student's perspective, that diversity is very valuable. If you choose to live in a completely different environment, you may be challenged with new situations every day; but if you decide to live in a part of the U.S. that resembles your home country in some ways, you may find comfort in those similarities.

The US boasts over 150 leading universities in the QS World University Rankings®.  It has many competitive private and public institutions of higher education. The majority of the world's top universities listed by different ranking organizations are in the U.S. There are also local community colleges with generally more open admission policies, shorter academic programs, and lower tuition.

In addition, the flexibility of American education is one of the best in the world. Many options are available in one particular field of interest itself. Students have unlimited choices and the freedom to specialize in rare and specific areas.

The education meted out in the United States is often focused on the practical aspects of teaching thereby creating an environment that will enhance the powers of a student's problem-solving skills and thinking abilities. It is also focused on developing an all-rounder, so students are encouraged to participate in many outdoor activities and talents are recognized and nurtured further along with the education.

While international students engage in a variety of fields, there are three clear favorites: business management, engineering, and Math and computer science accounted for more than half of all international enrollments at U.S. higher education institutions.

Year-over-year international enrolment in the US grew by 7% – this is the tenth consecutive year of growth for the US although down slightly from 2014/15’s increase of 10%. The number of foreign students in the US has surpassed the one million mark for the first time ever to reach 1,043,839.

China and India continue to drive enrolment growth, and together accounted for more than 80% of the overall increase in student numbers between 2014/15 and 2015/16. The top three sending markets alone – China, India, and Saudi Arabia – represent more than half of all international enrolment in the country.

American universities are present in all fifty states in the US, catering to every geographic and climate preference imaginable, and emphasize the real world application of studies.

No matter where you are from or what your beliefs are, you will find a similar group of people with whom you can share your values, traditions, and customs with at university. While American universities are not completely devoid of prejudices and challenges, they are much more subdued than in other nations that do not possess such a rich cultural tapestry.

Well-funded university student clubs, centered on shared interests, promote an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere open to all and the universities themselves strive to promote an environment of tolerance and understanding among its student body.

Foreign Students can work for 20 hrs. per week and 40 hrs. per week during summer. Students may be allowed to work out Campus after nine months of their arrival in the USA.

Student can work on fulltime or part time on internship during his study using CPT

Student  can use OPT to work full time for 27 months after graduation or once he completed his course work.

International students are usually motivated to study in the US by a belief in the high quality of education there, a belief that an American degree would boost their employment prospects, a desire to strengthen English skills, and an interest in staying on in the US after graduation.

Students can get legal residence in USA through sponsorship by US employer which would eventually allow them to get US Citizenship.

Links:

Online student visa application

Documents required

Online non-immigrant visa application form DS-160

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Fee: US $160

Interview required:  Yes

Time frame for visa acceptance:  12-16 weeks