Applicants who are currently in the United States and applying for a change of status to F-1
In addition to the International Student Checklist on the F-1 Students page, please provide the following:
- Copy of visa stamp and I-94 record.
- Students can retrieve their I-94 by going to https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/
- Copies of all previously issued forms I-20 or DS-2019 (current F-1/J-1 students only)
Additional government fees required for the change-of-status application (such as USCIS filing fees) are separate and are paid directly to USCIS by the student.
Students applying for an F-1 visa must also pay a one-time $350 SEVIS I-901 fee before the visa interview. The fee is paid online at https://www.fmjfee.com.
After the change-of-status application is approved, students will be required to do the following:
- Provide a copy of the change of status approval notice and new I-94 card as soon as you receive them.
- Sign an Enrollment Agreement
- Take the Placement Test
- Attend orientation and begin classes at the next available session and within the required SEVP/DHS timeline.
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