My neice is 17, and will be completing school in india this year.
She wants to continue studying in one of these countries:
The bahamas, Mexico, Panama, St. Kitts & Nevis or any countries close
to them, to which a citizen of the united states does NOT need a visa
to travel to.(if you pick a country that i havent listed).
I need as much information as possible about courses available for
international students, travel information and such.
Ill tip the full question amount ($200) to make the question value $400.
Quick and detailed answer please.
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 00:33 PST
I apologize, I made a mistake.
This line:
to which a citizen of the united states does NOT need a visa to travel to.
Should be:
To which a citizen of the US does not need a Passport to travel to.
i.e birth certificate and some form of govt issued ID(Drivers License
or similar) is ok.
Regards.
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 01:14 PST
Ill throw in a few more countries and a link into the mix:
Domincan republic, Netherlands Antilles(likes this one quite a bit).
and heres a link that shows entry/exit requirements for US citizens to
all countries:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html
Regards.
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 01:15 PST
And, my niece is an indian citizen.
Regards.
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Request for Question Clarification by
easterangel-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 01:56 PST
Hi!
I already found a list of countries wherein a citizen of the US does
not need a Passport to travel to.
However I would like to clarify what kind of detailed information
about possible courses, travel information do you require? Can you
give us a sample of such information that you need and what
alternatives can we give if such data isn't available?
Thanks!
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Request for Question Clarification by
easterangel-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 01:59 PST
Hi again!
If you're niece isn't a US Citizen, why does she need the info about
countries where US Passports are not needed for American citizens?
Thanks.
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 02:05 PST
Heres information id require, add on anything else you can find to it:
1) Travel requirements
what does a citizen of india need to get into the country?
how/who does one apply for a student visa etc?
Any other requirements i should be aware of.
2) University information
What are the universities in that country (obviously, you dont haveto
list all of them, the most profilic would do)?
What courses are offered?
What are their policies about students from abroad?
Course information (Duration etc)
3) Misc info about the country..
whatever you can find, any specific laws i should be aware of? (for
example, the bahamas is extremely strict about drugs, and their court
is extremely backlogged, hence if one is found even with a small
amount of narcotics.. its bad)
As mentioned above, anything else you can throw onto the plate would be fine.
Regards.
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 02:06 PST
Also, Under course information
What are the minimum requirements to take that course?
Any age requirements, she wont be 18 for a couple of months.
Regards.
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Request for Question Clarification by
easterangel-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 02:16 PST
Hi again!
I haven't found anything substantial yet so I am opening this question
to other researchers so that it might have a chance of being answered
in a much shorter span of time.
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Request for Question Clarification by
hummer-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 06:59 PST
Hi again, gerth,
Are these assumptions correct?
1) Your niece is a dual-citizen of the U.S.A. and India.
2) Your niece has a passport from both countries.
Please look at the following links for the Netherlands. Whether I, or
another researcher, work on this project, it would be helpful to know
if you find the information complete and satisfactory. In other words,
is it what you are looking for?
THE NETHERLANDS:
USA Passport
"You do not need a visa to enter the Netherlands, neither for a short,
nor for a long stay. All you need is a valid passport."
Registering with the university:
"You need to register at your host institution (university or
hogeschool) when you arrive, not only for getting your class
schedules, but also to comply with immigration procedures. The host
institution will want to see proof that you have reported to the
Aliens Police/the municipality and, if applicable, applied for a
residence permit."
http://www.nuffic.nl/immigration/start/groups/group2.shtm
INDIA Passport
For a stay of more than three months:
You need an authorization for temporary stay (MVV). An MVV is a
sticker placed in your passport. You apply for it at the Dutch embassy
or consulate in your home country (or the country in which you legally
reside). It is extremely important to have this visa before coming to
the Netherlands!
http://www.nuffic.nl/immigration/start/groups/group4.shtm
Study in the Netherlands: links
Why study in the Netherlands?
About the Netherlands
The education system
Education in English or Dutch
Living in the Netherlands
Scholarships
More information
http://www.studyin.nl/
COURSES
Browse by Category, Institute, City, Other
http://ext3.nuffic.nl/study/dutchhe/default.asp
Regards,
hummer
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
15 Jan 2005 08:16 PST
My neice is only a citizen of India.
I am, on the other hand a citizen of the US, and dont have a passport,
and will be visiting my neice often, so we're trying to pick a country
where I wont need a passport to visit.
I cant get a passport because the govt agency seems to not accept the
documents i give in, so well, no passport.
Regards.
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Request for Question Clarification by
politicalguru-ga
on
23 Jan 2005 23:31 PST
Dear Gerth,
If your niece wants to study abroad (outside India) and you want to be
able to visit her, wouldn't it be much easier for her to study in the
United States?
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Clarification of Question by
gerth-ga
on
24 Jan 2005 04:03 PST
She refuses to study in the US.
Regards.
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Request for Question Clarification by
chromedome-ga
on
24 Jan 2005 17:33 PST
Would Canada be of interest to you?
Our universities are generally significantly lower in cost than
comparable US institutions; and if your neice's education fund is in
US dollars the favourable exchange rate will help stretch it. Each
university of course has its own strengths and weaknesses, so knowing
your neice's intended field would help (ie Dalhousie is strong in law
and medicine, St Mary's in business, Waterloo in computer programming,
Ryerson in journalism, and so on...).
Student visas are not difficult to arrange for any citizen of the
former British Empire.
As for travel from the US, Canada is a very easy place for Americans
to visit. Border security is tougher now than it used to be, but that
just means the lines move a little more slowly than they used to.
Every Canadian community of any size has flights to and from regional
hubs in the US.
Downside: the climate can be a serious adjustment for those from warmer countries.
Upside: you'd be hard-pressed to find a city in Canada without a
vibrant Indo-Canadian community. This can be a pain in the backside
for single people of marriageable age, but it's a real plus for a
homesick student during (for example) Dewali...
-Chromedome
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Request for Question Clarification by
czh-ga
on
24 Jan 2005 19:24 PST
Hello gerth-ga,
I?ve started researching your question and discovered that I need
additional information about your needs.
In addition to the countries you?ve listed, I found that the following
countries also meet the requirement of allowing travel by US citizens
without a passport:
-- ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
-- ARUBA
-- BERMUDA
-- DOMINICA
-- GRENADA
-- JAMAICA
-- SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
-- VIRGIN ISLANDS, British
Would all of these countries be acceptable to you and your niece?
Before starting to research the possible educational institutions for
your niece, please tell me about her qualifications and interests.
What languages does she speak? What program of study is she planning
to pursue? Liberal arts, engineering, hospitality, etc.? What are her
financial circumstances? Is she looking for scholarship assistance?
Does she have any conditions about what kinds of institutions she
wants to attend? Public, private, religious, 2-year, 4-year, etc.? The
more you can share about her needs, the more likely I will be able to
find an appropriate school.
I look forward to your clarification.
~ czh ~
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