A Green Card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It grants a foreign national the right to live and work permanently in the United States.

Benefits of Green card

• Permanent Residency: Allows individuals to reside and work indefinitely in the US.
• Path to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship after meeting residency requirements.( 3 years )
• Protection from Deportation: Safeguards against deportation.
• Legal Protection: Equal protection under U.S. laws.
• Work Authorization: Unrestricted right to work in any field or profession.
• Family Sponsorship: Ability to sponsor family members for green cards
• Travel Flexibility: Easier travel within and outside the U.S., but extended travel abroad may affect naturalization eligibility.
• Access to Social Benefits: Eligibility for Medicare, Social Security, public education, and federal benefits.
• Political Engagement: Opportunity to engage in political activities.

Different types of Visas in USA

• F-1 Visa:
• Most popular student visa for studying at a US university or college.
• Apply after acceptance by an accredited US institution.
• Duration varies based on the enrolled program.

• F-2 Visa:
• For spouses and minor children (under 21) of F-1 students.
• Allows them to stay in the US full-time for the duration of the academic program.
• Visitor Visas:

• B-1 Visa: For business purposes.
• B-2 Visa: For tourism.
• B-1/B-2 Visa: Combination of business and tourism.
• EB-5 Visa:
• Requires an investment of either $1,050,000 or $800,000 (if in a Targeted Employment Area).

• L1 Visa:
• For intra-company transferees (Indians included).
• Non-immigrant visa for employees transferred to parent/subsidiary/affiliate branches in the US.
• Valid for up to 3 years in one go.

1. GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
– Classes: 50
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Approximate duration: 3 months
– Fee: 15,104/-

2. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
– Classes: 65
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Approximate duration: 3.5 months
– Fee: 15,104/-

3. SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)
– Classes: 34
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Approximate duration: 1.5 months
– Fee: 15,104/-

4. IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
– Classes: 27
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Approximate duration: 1 month
– Fee: 2,000/-

5. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
– Classes: 15
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Fee: 2,000/-

6. PTE (Pearson Test of English)
– Classes: 20
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Approximate duration: 1 month
– Fee: 2,000/-

7. Duolingo (Duolingo English Test)
– Classes: 12
– Duration per class: 1.5 hours
– Fee: 2,000/-

DBA Doctor of Business Administration
University of Wales Trinity Saint David, London, Swansea

Intakes: Feb, Jun, Oct

Duration: 36 Months

Campus: London

Application Deadline: ASAP

Yearly Tuition Fee: £15,000

English Proficiency Test Requirements:

IELTS Overall: 6
IELTS No Band Less Than: 5.5
Standardized Test Requirements: None

Entry Requirements:

A good Master’s degree with an average grade of 60% or above.
Three years recent and relevant management experience is desirable.

Novikontas Maritime College- Latvia

Location -Riga
Courses
Maritime Transport (Navigation officer), Marine engineering (Marine engineer)
New Criteria

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 75% overall percentage, with Physics and Mathematics 70% Mandatory.

English Proficiency

Language Interview and Globally Recognised Certificate confirming B2 level(TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certification, OET, etc..).

Age

18-25 years.
Interview from International officer

Mandatory interview form College.

Medical Fitness (Seafarer’s medical examination certificate)
Maritime Transport (Navigation officer) have eye power test required
Comprehensive medical fitness certificate.

Previous Experience

Preferred but not mandatory.

Recommendation Letters

The key points about UK PhD programs are as follows:

There are 228 PhD programs available to us in various universities across the UK.

Entry criteria and scholarship details vary from course to course and from university to university.

A few subjects for pursuing a PhD in the UK are listed below:

Science and Engineering

Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Humanities and Social Sciences

History
Philosophy
Sociology
Political Science
Psychology
Anthropology
Cultural Studies
Education
International Relations
Business and Economics

Business Management
Finance
Marketing
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior
Law and Public Policy

International Law
Human Rights Law
Environmental Law
Public Policy
Criminology
Public Administration
Health Sciences

Medicine and Surgery
Public Health
Nursing
Pharmacy
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Clinical Psychology
Arts and Design

Fine Arts
Creative Writing
Architecture
Design (Graphic, Industrial, Fashion)
Media and Film Studies
Music and Performing Arts
Environmental and Agricultural Sciences

Environmental Policy
Agricultural Sciences
Sustainable Development
Climate Change and Ecology
Renewable Energy
Mathematics and Statistics

Pure Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Statistics
Mathematical Finance

Some universities require a research proposal, while others may exempt this requirement. Additionally, there may be a university interview either before or after the submission of the application.