Application for change of status within the United States
If you have a non-immigrant visa and want to change to F-1 status (full-time student), you are required to provide the following documents:- I-901 SEVIS fee
- Completed I-539 form
- Check for $370.00 made payable to U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Letter to explain why you are requesting a change of status
- Copy of your I-94 card
- Copy of your spouse's I-94 if your status is dependent on their visa status.
- Copies of your valid passport and visa pages
- Copy of your spouse's passport and visa pages if you are dependent on their visa status.
- Copies of the Affidavit of Support, bank statement, or other proof of sufficient funding and a declaration of financial support form confirming funds to cover academic and living expenses. Currently, the costs are $25,570 for a year of study.
- Personal data sheet indicating home country address, local address, and emergency information
