From J-1 Au Pair to F-1 Student: Can You Change Status in the U.S.?
Planning to study after your au pair program? Understand the two routes to F-1, the 212(e) restriction, and the questions to resolve before your J-1 program ends.
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E2 Investor: Myths or Facts?
We would like to use this article to congratulate M.A. for his recent approval of status change from F1 student to E2 investor. Welbright is proud to have helped him in every step from the get-go. It took us about three months to register an LLC, apply for required licenses, negotiate buyout and lease, renovate…
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Good News – Update to Change of Status to F-1 Process!
Archive article: original publication date retained. This is not a current policy announcement. Check official guidance and consult your DSO before acting. Released on 07/20/2021, this USCIS’ article provides good news to non-immigrant visa holders seeking to change their status to F-1 Student. During the Trump Administration, any non-immigrant visa holders (B-1, B-2, J-1, etc)…
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Change of Status (COS): Should I take this route?
Archive article: original publication date retained. This is not a current policy announcement. Check official guidance and consult your DSO before acting. Should you change status inside the United States or apply for a student visa abroad? Applying abroad generally involves school admission, the required documents, and a visa application at a U.S. embassy or…
