If you are currently in the U.S. with a valid visa other than F-1, you may wish to change your visa to F-1. Change of Status requests are handled on a case by case basis. You can request a Change of Status at the time of application or anytime during your time at ACC.
NOTICE: DO NOT file the Change of Status request with USCIS until after you have received the Change of Status I-20 from our office. If you do so, your request will be denied.
How to Change Visas
At Application
When requesting a Change of Status I-20 during the application process, apply indicating your current visa status then in the application indicate you would like an F-1 visa and choose you are “Requesting an I-20 to submit a Change of Status with USCIS” when prompted. You will be required to upload the Change of Status Request form as part of your required supplemental documents.
After Admitted
You can also request a Change of Status after you are admitted. In order to request it with our office, submit the Change of Status request form. Please submit the form to [email protected]. You must also attach your passport, current visa, and I-94 as well for us to be able to fully review your request. When we review the document, we can let you know if your situation qualifies for Change of Status.
All Forms can be found on our International Student Forms page.
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