Changing Visas
Tourist
Visa - B1/B2
J-I Visa
The
US Government requires these forms to complete the change of status to a Student
Visa (F-1).
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Procedures:
- Complete English for Internationals’ Request for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20)
- Furnish EFI with the financial reports requested.
- Furnish EFI with copies of both sides of the I-94.
- EFI will prepare the Form I-20 and the Form I-901 from your Request for Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20),
- Complete a Form I-539 from EFI or internet www.immigration.gov
- Prepare a check, money order, or cashiers check made out to USCIS for $300.
- Prepare a check, money order, or cashiers check for English for Internationals for $600.
EFI will send the Original I-20 and I-539, I-901, both sides of the I-94, and the $300 USCIS Processing Fee to:
US Department of Homeland Security
USCIS
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
Saint Albans, Vermont 05479
Note:
J-1 Visa Students MUST begin classes as F-1 Students as they have given up their J-1 Visa status. They, therefore, must maintain eligibility as an F-1 Visa student. (Officer Runde/BCIS/Section 214 & 248 9/04)
All other students can start taking classes; however, they are not registered as an F-1 Visa student. Processing time is approximately 4 months. (Informational Officer Ms. Karabanova/BCIS 9/04)
Revised 1/2007 c: I-20 Change of Status Form



