Individuals in the status of B-1, B-2 (including those with a visa annotated “prospective student”), W/B or W/T also violate their immigration status by beginning a course of study. Individuals in F-2 status (except for children in elementary or secondary school) cannot study full-time. Studying while change of status is pending
We recommend students check the current processing times in order to appropriately time the submission of their change of status application and avoid possible delay in studies and/or employment. Instead, they will pay a fee to USCIS and complete an application including a Form I-20 or DS-2019 from UNC-CH and the I-539 form. Students who choose this option will NOT depart the U.S. is processed through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If you have questions about your eligibility to apply for a change of status within the U.S., please seek qualified immigration advice. Individuals who have obtained a B-2 visitor visa which indicates “prospective student” or “prospective exchange visitor” may be eligible for change of status within the U.S. Individuals currently in a visitor visa status (WB, WT, B-1 or B-2), or subject to the two-year home residence requirement based on a stay in J-1 status may not be eligible to change their status in the U.S. and therefore are required to travel outside the U.S. Some students are not eligible for a change of status within the U.S. Department of State Web site and be aware of the visa wait times at the embassy/consulate where you plan to apply. To apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa please follow the instructions on the U.S. This will require a Form I-20 for F-1 status or Form DS-2019 for J-1 status from UNC-Chapel Hill. embassy or consulate abroad and re-enter the U.S.
Change Status by travelling outside the U.S.Ī prospective student may choose to depart the United States, apply for a student visa at a U.S.
More information on this process can be found on the new student webpage (steps 1-3). Students will request a Form I-20 or DS-2019 from UNC-CH by completing the Admitted/New Student Intake process in the ISSS portal. and whether or not they require a Form I-20 or DS-2019 from UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). Prospective students currently in the United States in an immigration status other than F-1 or J-1 who wish to change to F-1 or J-1 student status should indicate their current immigration status in the U.S.
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