When you enter the United States and your original reason for coming changes, you can request to change your nonimmigrant status to a different status before your authorized stay in the USA expires. For example, you entered as an au pair and want to stay to study.
If you don't know where to start to apply for a Change of Status, or if you're even unsure whether you qualify, the best thing to do is take an eligibility test, which you can do at the following link: https://shorturl.at/aclW6
If you need to complete your process on your own schedule, without complications, in Spanish, and with guidance from a lawyer, you should:
COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGE OF STATUS:
– To have entered the USA legally.
– Have a valid stay throughout the entire process.
– Financial capacity to cover housing and study costs.
– Demonstrate ties to your country of origin. There's more!
FOLLOW THESE STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO CHANGE YOUR STATUS:
- Register at: https://app.asisvisa.com/sign-up
- Go to: https://asisvisa.com
- Click on the "Services" option in the main menu, and then select "Change Status." To begin the process, click the "Get it Now!" button. (located at the bottom of the webpage)
- Now you can complete your process independently from our app
HOW LONG DOES THE STATUS CHANGE TAKE?
The average processing time is 8 to 14 months. During this time, you can remain in the USA.
NOTE: Although it seems simple, we recommend seeking professional guidance.
If you switch to F1, make sure you always use the same SEVIS number on your I-20 form.
If your application is denied, you will accumulate irregular presence from the expiration of your I94/I20/DS-2019, as applicable.