Onboard powers the modern international student.
We're building a platform to level the playing field for international students in the US. Our mission is to help reduce barriers to cross-border innovation and expand diversity of thought, leadership, and scholarship - from university campuses to corporate boardrooms, and every step along the way.
Onboard helps you college smarter
If you're getting ready to attend college in the US, you should be asking yourself some of these questions:
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How do I get my F-1 visa? What documents do I need to carry to the US?
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How do I open a bank account? Which phone plan should I buy?
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Do I need my university's health insurance? How does it work in the US?
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How can I ensure that I'm maintaining compliance while I'm a student?
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How do I get work experience while I'm a student?
We understand the international student journey
The truth is, being an international student can be challenging. Staying on top
of compliance and making the right decisions can be exhausting and confusing.
Our technology-powered concierge was designed to help you get the most out of
your time in the US. Here are some of the things you might want to think about
as you begin your student journey.
Onboard Services
Accept your Admission Offer
Accepting your offer of admission is the first step in your international
student journey. Our students come to us once they have decided which school
they would like to attend and have started to prepare. Swipe to see what comes
next!
Before you arrive
Get your F-1 Visa
The F-1 Visa allows you to travel / live in the US while you're a student.
You'll need to complete several forms, pay required visa fees, gather supporting
documentation, submit your biometric information, and pass your visa interview.
Before you arrive
Plan your Move
In addition to booking flights and securing visitor visas for any family
traveling with you, you should start thinking about what to bring with you, what
to buy once you arrive, and where to find items you'll need once you settle in.
Before you arrive
Get Day 1 Ready
To make the first few weeks less stressful, it's important to start thinking
about things like setting up a new US phone plan, applying for a US bank
account, and learning about health insurance in the US now. Don't wait until
it's too late!
Before you arrive
Maintain Compliance
Once you've arrived in the US, you need to ensure that you maintain immigration
compliance while you're a student. Failure to do so can jeopardize your ability
to stay in the US, obtain work experience, and apply for other student benefits.
While you're a student
Adjust to Student Life
At some point, you might want to think about leasing your own apartment in
addition to moving and summer storage. Depending on where you live, you might
even start thinking about buying, registering, and insuring a car.
While you're a student
Get Work Experience
Start thinking about finding an on-campus job, an internship, and even a
full-time position as early as possible. Jobs open to international students are
extremely competitive and will require you to go above and beyond to stand out.
While you're a student
Explore Other Opportunities
Some students may want to consider transferring to another college if they're
not happy with their current situation. If you're nearing then end of your F-1
Visa, you may also want to think about other opportunities to extend your stay.
Agents Contact Us
We are keen to hear from Agents interested in forming partnerships to promote our services:
Siddanth Paharia
Onboard Student Services, LLC
117 Birch Street
Decatur, GA 30030
United States (US)
9546094779
Website: http://www.onboardss.com
Email: sid@onboardss.com