Follow These Government Programs on Social Media
March 23, 2015
Did you know that Study in the States is just one of the many helpful U.S. government resources you can follow on Twitter and Facebook?
Liking and following government-sponsored accounts on social media can make it easier for you to stay connected and quickly receive important information. For an international F or M student studying in the United States, there are several federal entities that regularly share helpful information. Here are a select few to be sure to follow:
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): DHS is on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow DHS for the latest updates about national security, breaking domestic news and important immigration policy updates.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): As an international student, you will interact with CBP officers at the U.S. port of entry when you arrive in the United States. You can follow CBP on Twitter for updates about traveling to the United States.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): This DHS agency authorizes certain benefits for F and M students. If you want to work, extend your stay or change your immigration status, you may need to make a request through USCIS. Be sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook for updates to process changes, benefit announcements and more.
- U.S. Department of State: As a prospective international student, you will apply for a student visa from the U.S. Department of State. You can follow the U.S. Department of State on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr. For specific information on U.S. visas, embassies and consulates also follow the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs on Twitter and Facebook.
- EducationUSA: A network supported by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, EducationUSA offers hundreds of advising centers in 170 countries to answer questions. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about opportunities for studying in the United States.
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