

If the check has an old address on it, cross it out and write your current address. If you choose personal check, be prepared to ensure your account has sufficient funds for several weeks. Personal checks or money orders are accepted and should be made payable to the U.S. To verify the current fee amount, visit I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Non-Refundable Government Application Fee: On Octothe fee was due to increase from $370 to $400 for paper applications but due to a lawsuit, USCIS is unable to implement the fee increase due to a legal injunction.Other possible application materials to USCIS may include: Log in to InterLink and submit a “Change of Status” request.Additionally, ISSS advises that you maintain your previous status during this time period in order to best maintain eligibility for approval of your application. Students who are currently in a status that does not allow study or does not allow full time study should consider the timing of their application before choosing this option. The applicant may not travel outside of the U.S. Change of status applications filed within the U.S. If you are interested in pursuing this option, please contact an ISSS advisor and login to InterLink to submit a “Change of Status” request.Įligible students may submit an application to USCIS to change status within the U.S.Students who change status through travel should check-in with an ISSS Advisor upon return. This date generally corresponds with the start of classes for the upcoming term. up to 30 days before the “program start date” on the I-20 or DS-2019.


If the visa application is approved, the student may re-enter the U.S. Once outside the U.S., the individual should use his/her newly issued I-20 or DS-2019 to apply for an F or J-1 visa from a U.S. An admitted or enrolled student in another nonimmigrant visa status may choose to change status by departing the U.S.
