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The following nonimmigrant visa categories are not permitted to change status to F-1 in the United States: M-1 students C, D, and K nonimmigrants J-1 physicians admitted to receive graduate medical education or training J nonimmigrants subject to the 2 year foreign residence requirement Aliens admitted as visitors WT and WB visitors admitted under the Visa Waiver Program In addition to eligibility, USCIS adjudication officers will look at the application to see whether the applicant had a preconceived intent to study in the United States when they arrived; particularly when the student for a change of status from B2 (tourist) to F-1. Documents Required: Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status I-539 fee, in the form of a check or money order payable, to Department of Homeland Security (see website for current fee information) Form I-20 from ɫֱ (original, not a photocopy) Proof of payment of SEVIS I-901 fee Photocopy of financial documentation (same financial support information used to obtain the I-20 form from the school) Photocopy of I-94 form, visa, and biography page of passport Personal letter requesting change of status. The letter should explain why you did not initially enter the U.S. in F-1 status, why you are now requesting the change to F-1 status, how studying in the U.S. will benefit you or be better than studying the same subject area at home, and the hardship you will experience if the petition is denied In addition to the basic documents, F-2s and J-2s must submit: Photocopy of spouses DS-2019 (front and back) J-2s only Photocopy of spouses waiver or no objection letter from USIA, if applicable J-2s only Photocopy of spouses Form I-20 F-2s only Photocopy of spouses Form I-94 (front and back) Proof of marriage (optional) e.g. marriage certificate translated into English and notarized In addition to the basic documents, J-1s must submit: Photocopy of DS-2019 (front and back) Copy of waiver or no objection letter from USIA, if applicable When approved, you will receive an approval notice with a new I-94 form attached, as well as the new adjudicated I-20 form marked approved for change of status. OVER PLEASE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CHANGE OF STATUS May I attend school while my application to change status is pending? Yes, an applicant for change of status to F-1 may start attending school even before the application has been submitted or approved, except for the following, who must wait until their change of status is approved by USCIS: Nonimmigrants changing to F-1 from B-1 or B-2 status; and Nonimmigrants changing to F-1 from F-2 dependent status (except in the case of F-2 minors studying at the primary or secondary level) May I accept employment while my application to change status is pending? In all cases, no F-1 benefits, including on-campus employment/ assistantships become available until the student receives a notice from the USCIS that his/her request for change of status has been approved. PERSONAL LETTER FORMAT FOR CHANGE OF STATUS TO F-1 I.M. 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