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Changing Visa Status To F-1
If you are interested in filing for an in-country change of visa status (changing your visa status without leaving the United States), ALPS is able to issue a Form I-20 for a change of status application.
However, we are not experts in immigration law, so we are not able to give advice about completing the I-539 form or the rest of your application for change of status. It’s a good idea to consult an experienced immigration lawyer to help you with this process.
You are required to begin full-time classes at ALPS on our first available start date after your I-539 change of status application is approved. ALPS has start dates every 4 weeks, so you will not have very much time between receiving your approval notice and your first day of class at ALPS.
How To Apply
- Apply to ALPS Language School
- Receive your SEVIS Form I-20 and acceptance materials from ALPS
- Complete an I-539 application to change status to F-1. Submit your complete application package to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You may want to have an immigration lawyer help you with this step. If you don’t already have a lawyer, it’s a good idea to ask other people from your country for recommendations. You can also try searching this website: https://www.ailalawyer.com/
- Wait for your I-539 application to be adjudicated. You will need to begin full-time classes at ALPS on the first available start date after your I-539 application is approved.
Course Options
With F-1 visa status, you must study full time (minimum 18 hours per week). Any of our full-time course options are suitable for students with F-1 visa status.
Students with F-1 visa status must study in person. They are not eligible to take online classes at ALPS.
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