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How to fill out change of status application

How to fill out change of status application

1. Gather all the necessary documents: passport, I-94, Form I-539, supporting documents for the change of status (such as employment offer letter or acceptance letter from a US educational institution).
2. Fill out Form I-539 with accurate and complete information. Provide detailed explanations for the change of status and ensure all required fields are filled.
3. Prepare a cover letter explaining the purpose of the change of status and any additional supporting documents being submitted.
4. Compile all the documents in a neat and organized manner, ensuring that everything is properly labeled and in the correct order.
5. Make a copy of the entire application package for your records.
6. Submit the application package to the appropriate USCIS Service Center according to the instructions provided on the USCIS website or in the form instructions.
7. Pay the required filing fee and keep the receipt as proof of payment.
8. Wait for a receipt notice from USCIS acknowledging the receipt of your application.
9. Check the status of your application online using the receipt number provided in the receipt notice.
10. Attend any scheduled biometrics appointment, if required.
11. Wait for a decision from USCIS. This can take several months, so be patient.
12. If approved, you can begin your new status as indicated in the approval notice. If denied, you may need to consider other options or consult an immigration attorney for advice.

Who needs change of status application?

1. Anyone who is currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa and wishes to change to a different nonimmigrant status needs to file a change of status application.
2. This includes individuals who have recently graduated and want to change to a work visa, individuals who want to change their visa status based on marriage or family relationships, or individuals who want to change their status for educational purposes.
3. It is important to review the specific eligibility criteria for the desired change of status and ensure that all requirements are met before submitting the application.

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What is change of status application?

A change of status application is a request made to the government to change an individual's current immigration status to a different one.

Who is required to file change of status application?

Individuals who wish to change their current immigration status to a different one are required to file a change of status application.

How to fill out change of status application?

A change of status application can be filled out by completing the necessary forms provided by the government and submitting all required documentation.

What is the purpose of change of status application?

The purpose of a change of status application is to officially request a change in an individual's immigration status.

What information must be reported on change of status application?

A change of status application typically requires information about the individual's current immigration status, the desired new immigration status, and supporting documentation.