Change of Status Form

This form should be completed by students who wish to attend our school and do not currently hold an F-1 visa. Students should apply for a change of status as soon as possible, in advance of the I-94 expiration date, in case the change of status is denied. Students in a status other than F-2 or B can enroll prior to the change of status approval. M-1 students wishing to change to F-1 status must depart the U.S and apply for an F-1 visa.

Name:

Student First Name

Student Middle Name

Student Last Name

Birthdate

Month

Day

Year

SEVIS ID

Phone:

E-mail:

Current visa type

If you are a dependent, is your sponsor currently in status?

Yes

When does your I-94 expire? Note: Your immigration status must be valid until at least 30 days before the I-20 start date.

day

month

year

Are you currently in lawful, non-immigration status?

Yes

Are you currently enrolled full time in another school?

Yes

Do you plan on travelling outside the U.S?

Yes

Additional Information

If the information you have submitted proves you are eligible for a change of status, you may need to submit a request package with the following items to USCIS: I-539 Form, Original I-94 form, Financial documents, Copy of Form I-20 w/COS information, Application filing fee, Copy of passport information, Proof of current immigration status, Letter of intent to study, Copy of Acceptance letter/academic transcript if already a current student, SEVIS I-901 receipt.

Students that are not eligible for a change of status, may have to leave the U.S and apply for an F-1 visa. In that case, students will need the following: Completed visa application (DS-160), Initial attendnace I-20, Financial documents, Proof of Academic status (admission letter), SEVIS I-901 receipt, Visa application fees, Valid passport, Student will also have to make an appointment at a U.S consular post.

Signature

By submitting this application, I affirm that the information provided is true and complete. I understand that if am accepted as a student, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. By providing the information below, I understand that I am providing an electronic version of my Signature.

Signature

Change of Status Form

Chapel Hill, NC

ENGLISH LEARNING INSTITUTE

Dallas, TX

ENGLISH LEARNING INSTITUTE