概述
An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a full course of study to achieve a specific educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the US. Once the educational objectives have been achieved, the F-1 student is expected to return to his or her residence abroad.
A student acquires F-1 status using Form I-20, issued by the U.S. 哪个学校? student is attending/planning to attend. Status is acquired in one of two ways: 1) by entering the United States with the I-20 and an F-1 visa obtained at a U.S. 领事馆 abroad (Canadian citizens are exempt from the visa requirement); or 2) by applying to USCIS for change of nonimmigrant status (if the student is already in the United 不能旅行). Please note that if you choose the latter form of acquiring F-1 status, you will not receive an F-1 travel visa, only F-1 status. 这意味着 如果你以后在美国境外旅行.S. while in F-1 status, you will have to apply for F-1签证在美国.S. 领事馆 in order to be able to return to the U.S.
A person of any non-immigrant status except C, D, K, or M (and in some cases J), and except those who entered the United States under the terms of the Visa Waiver Program, can apply for a change to F-1 status if he/she has maintained lawful non-immigrant status up to the time of application. Those with J status who are subject to 212(e) two-year home country physical requirement may not change status in the U.S. 除非 已准予豁免. Non-immigrants in A, G, or NATO status must first complete Form I-566, and have it properly endorsed by the foreign mission to the U.S. 和 国务院.
资格
Applicants must have a valid immigration status at the time of filing. 为了… 在美国期间改变身份.S. from a dependent (F-2/B-2) to a student (F-1) status you will need to be admitted to a full-time academic program at a school that can 给你一张I-20表格. In addition, your F-1 spouse or B-1 sponsor must be in the U.S. and in status when you are requesting this change.
申请过程
Request a Change of Status I-20 or DS-2019
Students applying for a Change of Status to F-1 student status will need to request DSO的新I-20或DS-2019. 建议学生: 与民政事务主任会面 prior to requesting a new I-20 or DS-2019.
状态变更申请审核
EGSC does not advise on Change of Status applications. 我们强烈建议 with a reliable and reputable immigration attorney on any Change of Status application. Currently enrolled students at 十大彩票平台 can first consult with Legal Services regarding the Change of Status application procedures.
USCIS申请表格
Find application forms, instructions, and additional resources on the USCIS I-539网页.
向美国移民局提交申请
Online Submission: Many Change of Status applications can now be completed online. 请参阅 USCIS Check Your 资格 to File Form I-539 Online webpage 了解更多信息.
Paper Application: If you are not able to file online, please see the USCIS I-539网页 for the most recent version of the paper application form as well as the USCIS I-539申请地址网页 for information on w在这里 to mail the application.
Change of Status Application Materials
The following list is as an example of likely documents you need to include, but it 可能不是详尽的. EGSC recommends working with a qualified immigration attorney if you have any questions about filing your Change of Status application.
- G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance
- Personal statement detailing request to change status
- 3 months of financial documentation to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses
- 签证页和护照复印件
- I-94记录(位于www.海关与边境保护局.gov / i94)
- SEVIS费用支付 receipt (if changing to F-1 or J-1)
- Proof of eligibility to change status, such as:
- Immigration document for requested status, such as I-20 or DS-2019
- 录取通知书
- Marriage certificate or birth certificate
- Translation of marriage certificate or birth certificate, if not in English
- Proof of maintenance of current status, such as:
- Copies of all previously issued I-20s (F-1) or DS-2019s (J-1) for current status
- 登记证书
- 成绩单
- Copy of EAD and employment documentation
- Copy of principal's immigration documents, if changing to dependent status, such as:
- I-20, DS-2019等.
- 签证页和护照
- i - 94的记录
- EAD card and employment documentation, if applicable
- Any supplementary documentation relevant to Change of Status request
- Application forms for paper applications mailed to USCIS:
- 填妥的I-539表格
- 填妥的I-539A表格
- 完成了g - 1145
- Personal check or money order for $370 made payable to U.S. 国土安全部 安全
等待应用程序
USCIS处理时间表
It can take USCIS six months or longer, depending on the USCIS 服务中心 location 这就是处理应用程序. Review the estimated processing times for each 服务中心 在这里.
DSO的过程
Please provide DSO a copy of the I-797 receipt notice and approval or denial notice, 一旦收到. In addition to the link below, you many also use this QR Code to safely upload your documents for processing.
