Academic consulting for international students
Your path to study in the U.S., guided by someone who walked it.
We find a school that fits your profile, handle your enrollment through the I-20, and connect you with our partner law firm for the immigration steps.
- Hybrid class options
- Lower-cost programs
- No English test for admission in selected programs
Academic consulting, not legal advice. Immigration legal work is done by our partner law firm.
Where are you right now?
Step 1 of 4- From Brazil to F-1
- Tourist to student
- School transfer
- ESL to university
- Hybrid programs
- English programs
- Community colleges
- Universities
- Master's and doctorate
- CPT and OPT
- Georgia
- Florida
- Texas
- Massachusetts
- The Carolinas
Every student arrives with a different story. Pick yours and see how we help.
From profile to enrollment, in four steps.
No step here is a visa decision. Only the U.S. government decides visas and status.
- 01
We study your profile.
Your goals, education, budget, timing and current visa situation. This is your free consultation, by WhatsApp or video call.
- 02
We show you real options.
Courses and institutions from our partner network that fit your profile, with costs and formats side by side.
- 03
We handle your enrollment.
Application, documents and follow-up with the school until your I-20 is issued.
- 04
We hand you to our partner law firm.
Enrolled and organized, your case goes to our partner law firm, Caroba & Caroba for the immigration steps. We stay with you through the process.
I was an international student too.That's why Ampara exists.
I know the fear of choosing the wrong school, of not understanding the rules, of waiting for an answer that decides your future. I lived all of it as an international student in the U.S. Ampara is the help I wish I had: someone who explains every step in your language and stays with you until you're enrolled.
Renata TelesFounderFormer international student in the U.S.Rome, Georgia
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1,000+
students served
Students from Brazil and Latin America guided through school choice and enrollment.
1 hour
typical reply time
We answer on WhatsApp within about an hour during business hours.
Rome, GA
physical office
7 Lytle Ave SW, Rome, Georgia. Visits by appointment.
Licensed
partner law firm, not Ampara
Every immigration legal step is handled by a licensed partner law firm, not by us.
Office hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 5pm, Friday 10am to 3pm (Eastern Time). Visits by appointment.
Real photos from our events, campus visits and team.
Hybrid classes
Some programs in our network combine online classes with required on-campus hours, within F-1 rules. You keep studying while you settle into life here.
Lower-cost options
We compare tuition across hundreds of partner institutions, so you see affordable choices before you commit.
No English test to get in, in selected programs
Some institutions accept students without a proficiency score and teach English along the way. We tell you exactly which ones.
Practical training as part of the plan
Eligible F-1 students may do CPT during their program and OPT after it, when the school and the rules allow. We point you to programs where this is possible. Work authorization is never automatic.
Every level
English (ESL), bachelor's, master's, doctorate and STEAM programs, including schools that offer Day 1 CPT to eligible students.
You always know who is doing what. That's how we keep your process safe.
| Ampara (academic consulting) | Partner law firm (licensed attorneys) |
|---|---|
| Profile analysis and study plan | Legal strategy for your immigration case |
| School and program selection | Change of status filing |
| Full enrollment through the I-20 | Reinstatement filing |
| Consular interview practice sessions | Legal advice and representation |
| Document translation and gathering in Brazil | Work, talent, religious, family and asylum cases |
| Follow-up before and after you arrive | Answers to USCIS requests |
We place students across the whole U.S. These are the states where our students choose most often.
See all states we serve
TexasHouston, Dallas, Austin, and lower living costs in many cities.Explore Texas
FloridaMiami, Orlando, Tampa, and big Brazilian communities.Explore Florida
MassachusettsBoston and a historic Brazilian community.Explore Massachusetts
GeorgiaOur home base. Atlanta, Athens, Savannah.Explore Georgia
North CarolinaThe Research Triangle and Charlotte.Explore North Carolina
South CarolinaCharleston, Columbia, Greenville.Explore South Carolina
OklahomaOklahoma City, Tulsa, and very low living costs.Explore Oklahoma
Read before you decide
Plain-English guides on F-1 requirements, work rules and daily life in the U.S., with links to official sources.
No legal jargon. Plain-English answers.
Is Ampara a law firm?
No. Ampara is an academic consulting company. We find your school and handle enrollment. All immigration legal work is done by our independent partner law firm.
Can you guarantee my F-1 visa?
No one can. Visa and status decisions are made only by the U.S. government. What we can do is help you arrive prepared: the right school, complete documents and interview practice.
Do I need to speak English to be accepted?
Not always. Some programs in our network accept students without an English test and include English classes. We'll tell you which ones fit your profile.
Can I work as an F-1 student?
F-1 work is limited. Eligible students may work on campus, and may do CPT during their program or OPT after it, with the right authorization. We help you choose programs where practical training is possible.
Can I study in a hybrid format?
Some programs combine online classes with required on-campus hours, within F-1 rules. Availability depends on the level and the state.
How much does the first consultation cost?
It's free. We look at your profile and your options, and you decide if you want to move forward.
How do I know Ampara is not a scam?
It's the right question to ask. Ampara has a physical office at 7 Lytle Ave SW in Rome, Georgia, and you can visit by appointment. You talk to real people, starting with Renata, by video and WhatsApp. You get a clear proposal before you pay anything, and payments go through traceable methods: Zelle, bank transfer or card. Legal steps are handled by a licensed partner law firm. And we never promise a visa: anyone who does is a red flag.
How do I pay for Ampara's services?
By Zelle, bank transfer or card, after you receive and accept a clear proposal. The first consultation is free.
Tell us where you are and where you want to go. We'll show you real options, in Portuguese, English or Spanish.
Academic consulting, not legal advice. Immigration legal work is done by our partner law firm.