{"id":44077,"date":"2021-01-28T13:09:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-28T18:09:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=44077"},"modified":"2021-01-28T13:14:23","modified_gmt":"2021-01-28T18:14:23","slug":"5-ways-an-international-student-can-extend-their-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/5-ways-an-international-student-can-extend-their-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways an International Student Can Extend Their Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"
Young talents from all over the world look for opportunities to study abroad. Countries like Canada<\/a>, the U.S., Norway, and Australia<\/a> are home to some of the world’s best educational institutions. Many students go to these countries to pursue higher learning and acquire new experiences.<\/p>\n There are many reasons why an international student may want to stay longer after graduation. But, student visas do not allow people to continue their stay while studying abroad after they graduate. Luckily, there are some steps international students can take to extend their stay upon graduation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Compared to other non-natives, international students have a better opportunity to pursue citizenship. This is because they can legally access the country for education purposes. Different countries offer various options to turn a student visa into a legally permanent or more extended residence. Some of these options include:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Upon getting the opportunity to study abroad, international students receive a student visa. With this visa, they can legally study overseas. Different countries have varying requirements for applying for a student visa. Also, there are different types of student visas that provide various legal opportunities.<\/p>\n For instance, the United States has three types of student visas, including M1 Visa, J1 Visa, and F1 Visa. With the J1 and F1 Visas, students are allowed to work during their stay abroad. The M1 Visa does not grant that privilege.<\/p>\n International students must ensure they renew their current student visas before they expire. Be keen to check your visa’s expiry date to avoid unnecessary delays and inconveniences. Australian international students have four months to renew their current student visas before expiration. They should apply for a new one onshore through the online platform, ImmiAccount.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A working international student can hasten the process of becoming a permanent legal resident. International students have an added advantage when applying for various work-related visas, especially after graduation.<\/p>\nWays to Extend Your Stay as a Foreign Student<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Applying for a Student Visa Extension<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. By Gaining a Work-Related Visa<\/strong><\/h3>\n