Going to Grad School after AOS?

[Hendea3 4]

So, Im not sure if this is in the right spot or not ...but here goes nothing.

While awaiting for my AOS/EAD to go through (from K-1 marriage) I have been looking to see what jobs are out there for me (BSc. in Wildlife Bio) and it appears that 98% of all jobs are governmental....which means only USC can apply. SO, I have been thinking of going for a Masters degree and then by the time it is finished I will be able to apply to be a USC and actually work in my field....

My question is; if I am a Canadian Citizen, American Resident (with green card) am I considered an international student or am I just like all the other in state residents? Also, am I right to assume that I would not need a student Visa as I am already in the US with a green card (once AOS is approved of course...)???

Thanks in advance!

[payxibka 10,044]

So, Im not sure if this is in the right spot or not ...but here goes nothing.

While awaiting for my AOS/EAD to go through (from K-1 marriage) I have been looking to see what jobs are out there for me (BSc. in Wildlife Bio) and it appears that 98% of all jobs are governmental....which means only USC can apply. SO, I have been thinking of going for a Masters degree and then by the time it is finished I will be able to apply to be a USC and actually work in my field....

My question is; if I am a Canadian Citizen, American Resident (with green card) am I considered an international student or am I just like all the other in state residents? Also, am I right to assume that I would not need a student Visa as I am already in the US with a green card (once AOS is approved of course...)???

Thanks in advance!

A resident is a resident.... If you are a resident of the USA and you need no other visa's to come and go. You can attend school. The only issue is based on the school you choose, do you meet the individual STATE's residency requirements for determination of in-state versus out-of-state tuition fees, if applicable

Edited February 20, 2011 by payxibka

[Inky 1,110]

I had to wait a year before I could go to school in Nebraska to meet the state residency requirements.

Time for you to look up the schools you want to go to, research it quite a bit, find out what tests you need to take if any, to get in etc, and check the requirements for residents cost.

[caeremonarius 26]

A resident is a resident.... If you are a resident of the USA and you need no other visa's to come and go. You can attend school. The only issue is based on the school you choose, do you meet the individual STATE's residency requirements for determination of in-state versus out-of-state tuition fees, if applicable

This is correct. You'll have to check with your school's policy regarding in-state residency. In Ohio, my wife is considered a resident for tuition purposes at state colleges, as Ohio law states that a spouse of someone who's been a tax-paying state resident (me) for at least a year is considered a resident.

Good luck,

AJ

[Nadiia and Eric 1]

This is correct. You'll have to check with your school's policy regarding in-state residency. In Ohio, my wife is considered a resident for tuition purposes at state colleges, as Ohio law states that a spouse of someone who's been a tax-paying state resident (me) for at least a year is considered a resident.

Good luck,

AJ

It was the same for my stepson in Missouri since I am a Resident of Missouri (for over 20 years) they allowed him to be considered a resident of Missouri (he has only been here since Aug 2010 and started classes Jan 2011). Check with the University or College you want to attend.

[Hendea3 4]

Thanks everyone , if only I thought of this before I moved I would've been able to start this Fall....now all the deadlines are past and I will ave to wait about a year....