CHANGE OF STATUS ADMISSION
INTAKE
01
Client Registration
As a prospective client, you will be asked to register with your basic information. Without registration, Welbright may not be able to offer you the complimentary 30-minute initial consultation.
02
Intake Interview
After the initial consultation, you will be interviewed so that Welbright can evaluate your case in more depth.
03
Estimate & Invoice
Welbright will send you a quote and a detailed invoice. This includes our consulting fee, any school-related fees, USCIS filing fees, and any other applicable third-party charges.
04
payment (#1)
The first payment is due before the project begins. Please discuss your preferred payment arrangement with your consultant. Payment Options.
ONBOARDING
05
document collection
You will be guided to use Dropbox to submit documents required by the school and USCIS. It is recommended that you upload documents as soon as they become available, rather than waiting to upload everything at once.
06
school admission
Welbright will coordinate with the school to help ensure your successful admission into the program of your choice. You will receive and sign a COS I-20 before moving to the next step.
07
payment (#2)
The second payment is due after your I-20 has been issued. Please coordinate with your consultant regarding payment arrangements.
. Payment Options.
ADMISSION
08
Document review
You will review and approve all documents before scheduling the online filing of your COS application.
09
payment (#3)
The third payment is due before your scheduled filing date. Please finalize payment arrangements with your consultant.
Payment Options.
USCIS
10
Filing COS application
You will meet remotely with your consultant to file your COS application online. You can use your phone, tablet, or computer for the session, which typically takes 15–30 minutes.
11
COS pending status
Once filed, your COS application will be in pending status. You’ll receive an I-797C Notice of Receipt as proof. While pending, you may legally remain in the U.S. but cannot study or work. Processing times vary (typically 1–9 months, with an average of 3 months).
12
response to rfe (if any)
If USCIS issues a Request for Evidence (RFE), Welbright can assist you with your response for a discounted fee. Not all cases receive an RFE.
ENROLLMENT
13
school enrollment
If your COS is approved, you will receive an I-797A Notice of Approval with your new I-94 attached at the bottom. Do not detach the I-94. Submit it to the school to begin your enrollment.
ADMISSION FROM ABROAD
INTAKE
01
Client Registration
A prospective client, you, will be asked to register with basic information. Without the registration, Welbright may deny providing a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation session.
02
Intake Interview
After the initial consultation session, you will be interviewed so that Welbright can evaluate your case in depth.
03
Estimate & Invoice
Welbright will send you an estimate and its subsequent invoice of the total costs of the process including the consulting fee and all fees required by the school of your choosing, USCIS and any other third parties.
04
payment (#1)
The first payment must be paid before the project kicks off. Please discuss the payment arrangement with your consultant. To learn how to pay, click Payment Options.
ONBOARDING
05
document collection
Use Dropbox to help guide you to submit documents required by the school for admission and USCIS for your application to change the status. You are recommended to upload documents as soon as they are available rather than wait to upload all at once.
06
school admission
Welbright will coordinate with the school to have you successfully admitted to the program of your choosing. Some schools may require a placement test. You will receive and sign a COS I-20 before proceeding to the next step.
ADMISSION
07
Document review
You will review and approve all the documents required by the US Consulate to be eligible for scheduling a visa interview appointment.
08
payment (#2)
You will receive a payment slip that you have to bring to a local bank chosen by the US Consulate to make a payment for the interview fee. Make sure to send a copy of the payment receipt to your consultant.
09
INTERVIEW SCHEDULING
You will be able to choose an interview date one business day after you pay the interview fee.
INTERVIEW
10
INTERVIEW PREP
Your consultant will conduct a mock interview with you virtually, upon request. You will also receive a list of documents that you have to bring with you to the interview appointment.
11
VISA INTERVIEW
On the interview date, bring the documents with you to the US Consulate. Business casual is recommended . Arrive at the consulate at least one hour before the appointment time.
12
IntERVIEW DECISION)
In general, you will be informed of the result after the interview. If the consul asks for your passport, Congratulations! It will be mailed back with an F-1 visa within one week. You may take as many interview attempts as you like if you did not get a visa.
ENROLLMENT
13
school enrollment
In case that you are granted an F-1 visa, your consultant will contact the school to help you enroll. It is highly recommended that you pay the tuition before leaving for the U.S.
ADMISSION FROM ABROAD
INTAKE
01
Client Registration
A prospective client, you, will be asked to register with basic information. Without the registration, Welbright may deny providing a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation session.
02
Intake Interview
After the initial consultation session, you will be interviewed so that Welbright can evaluate your case in depth.
03
Estimate & Invoice
Welbright will send you an estimate and its subsequent invoice of the total costs of the process including the consulting fee and all fees required by the school of your choosing, USCIS and any other third parties.
04
payment (#1)
The first payment must be paid before the project kicks off. Please discuss the payment arrangement with your consultant. To learn how to pay, click Payment Options.
ONBOARDING
05
document collection
Use Dropbox to help guide you to submit documents required by the school for admission and USCIS for your application to change the status. You are recommended to upload documents as soon as they are available rather than wait to upload all at once.
06
school admission
Welbright will coordinate with the school to have you successfully admitted to the program of your choosing. Some schools may require a placement test. You will receive and sign a COS I-20 before proceeding to the next step.
ADMISSION
07
Document review
You will review and approve all the documents required by the US Consulate to be eligible for scheduling a visa interview appointment.
08
payment (#2)
You will receive a payment slip that you have to bring to a local bank chosen by the US Consulate to make a payment for the interview fee. Make sure to send a copy of the payment receipt to your consultant.
09
INTERVIEW SCHEDULING
You will be able to choose an interview date one business day after you pay the interview fee.
INTERVIEW
10
INTERVIEW PREP
Your consultant will conduct a mock interview with you virtually, upon request. You will also receive a list of documents that you have to bring with you to the interview appointment.
11
VISA INTERVIEW
On the interview date, bring the documents with you to the US Consulate. Business casual is recommended . Arrive at the consulate at least one hour before the appointment time.
12
IntERVIEW DECISION)
In general, you will be informed of the result after the interview. If the consul asks for your passport, Congratulations! It will be mailed back with an F-1 visa within one week. You may take as many interview attempts as you like if you did not get a visa.
ENROLLMENT
13
school enrollment
In case that you are granted an F-1 visa, your consultant will contact the school to help you enroll. It is highly recommended that you pay the tuition before leaving for the U.S.
Family-based Adjustment of Status
INTAKE
01
Client Registration
A prospective client, you, will be asked to register with basic information. Without the registration, Welbright may deny providing a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation session.
02
Intake Interview
After the initial consultation session, you will be interviewed so that Welbright can evaluate your case in depth.
03
Estimate & Invoice
Welbright will send you an estimate and its subsequent invoice of the total costs of the process including the consulting fee and all other fees required by USCIS and any other third parties.
04
payment (#1)
The first payment must be paid before the project kicks off. Please discuss the payment arrangement with your consultant. To learn how to pay, click Payment Options.
ONBOARDING
05
document collection
Use Dropbox to help guide you to submit documents required by USCIS for your application(s) to adjust status. You are recommended to upload documents as soon as they are available rather than wait to upload all at once.
06
payment (#2)
The second payment must be paid before filing I-130 Please discuss the payment arrangement with your consultant. To learn how to pay, click Payment Options.
USCIS
07
Filing FORM I-130
You will meet remotely with your consultant to file your preAOS application online. You may use your cellphone, tablet or computer for the meeting. It will take approximately 15-30 minutes.
08
I-130 pendinG
After successful filing of your preAOS application, you will be I-130 pending. You will receive a letter from USCIS, I-797C, Notice of Receipt as proof of your pending status. You must maintain your current status. to stay in the U.S. legally. You may or may not be authorized to work depending on your current status.
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response to rfe (if any)
Depending on your case and the adjudicator, you may receive an RFE (Request for Evidence) from USCIS to support your case. Welbright can help you respond to the RFE with a discounted fee.
AOS ELIGIBILITY
10
I-130 APPROVED
In case that your Form I-130 is approved, you will receive a letter from USCIS, I-797A, Notice of Approval as proof of your eligibility to receive immigration benefits.
While there is no visa limit for Immediate Relative (IR) beneficiaries, the Family-Based (FB) beneficiaries are subject to visa availability, meaning a visa must be available for you based on your priority date (the date the I-130 was filed). Check the monthly Visa Bulletin issued by the U.S. Department of State to confirm that the priority date is current.
If the priority date is not current, you can proceed with filing Form I-485 to request AOS. If not, the beneficiary must wait until their priority date becomes current.