身份变更为F-1
当你以非移民身份进入美国时, 你这样做是为了一个特定的目的, 比如学习, work, 或旅行. 你可以进入美国.S. 有一个目标,然后改变你的目标. 发生这种情况时,您可能需要获得一个新的状态. 不同的签证/身份类别允许不同的活动.
与你的国际学生顾问预约, 一旦你知道你必须获得一个新的身份. The process can be challenging, and we want to discuss your options with you.
国际学生顾问不是移民律师. We strongly advise you to consult an immigration attorney about your plans to apply to obtaF-1身份.
离开美国.S.,在美国驻华使馆申请新的签证.S. 领事馆,并重新进入美国.S. 附有新签证及其他相关证件. 当你被允许进入美国时,你将获得你的新身份.S.
优势
- 这个过程通常比在美国改变身份要快.S.
- 你将获得签证和身份
缺点
- 签证处理可能会延迟
- 差旅费.
*注意:请务必与美国.S. Embassy/Consulate where you will be applying for your F-1 visa to ensure what documents they will require.
向美国提交申请.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for a change of status. Fees and instructions are on the USCIS I-539, Application To Change Nonimmigrant Status webpage.
This option allows you to change your nonimmigrant status while remaining in the U.S. With this option you may gain the new status but you will not receive a new visa; visas are only issued outside the U.S.
优势
- 能够留在美国.S. 在处理过程中
- 避免签证申请过程中的麻烦(目前)
缺点
- 处理过程可能非常缓慢(6到9个月), 只要一年), 这可能会危及你开始新活动的能力, 比如学习ing or accepting a research or teaching assistantship or other campus employment.
- 你必须留在美国.S. 在处理过程中; exiting the U.S. 取消申请
- You must still obtain a visa stamp to match your status the next time you travel outside the U.S. (前往加拿大或墨西哥的30天以内行程除外)
- The application might be denied, which could require you to quickly depart the U.S.
When deciding which option is best for you, you should consider various factors:
- 即将到来的旅行计划
- 申请处理时间
- 您当前状态的截止日期或特殊情况.
The regulations of your future status will help determine if it is best to travel and reenter or apply to change status in the U.S. The following general information explains the process for applying to change nonimmigrant status in the U.S.
资格
在以下情况下,您可以更改状态:
- 您将保持当前状态.
- 你有资格获得新的身份.
- 您目前的身份不禁止更改在美国的身份.S. 有关限制,请参阅下文.
在以下情况下,通常不能更改状态:
- 你的逗留期限已过.
- You have otherwise violated the conditions of your current status.
限制
- Individuals in J status who are subject to the two-year home-country residence requirement can change only to A or G status.
- Persons admitted under the Visa Waiver Program (marked “W/T” or “W/B” on the I-94) cannot change nonimmigrant status.
- Persons who hold C, D, or K status cannot change nonimmigrant status.
- 持有M身份的职校学生不能更改为F身份.
- 与你的国际学生顾问预约
- 填写新的I-20申请表.
- Submit the Certificate of Financial Responsibility and Financial statements to IASS
- 提交你的非移民文件副本到国际社会科学院
- 支付SEVIS费用 http://www.fmjfee.com/.
- 去美国旅行.S. 申请F-1签证.
- 重新进入美国.S. 持有F-1签证,并在抵达后向国际科学院登记.
选项2(与美国移民局合作):
- 与你的国际学生顾问预约
- 填写身份变更申请表.
- 向IASS提交所需文件并获得I-20.
- 支付SEVIS费用 http://www.fmjfee.com/.
- 将您的I-539表格连同所需文件一起提交给美国移民局
- 提交你的I-539付款
- 支付SEVIS费用 http://www.fmjfee.com/.
- 在申请待定期间,申请人应留在美国.S.
- 一旦获得批准,申请人需要到ISS登记.
- 如果申请被拒绝, 学生的法定身份结束(例如, H-1B) and the date of denial may be counted as unlawful presence by U.S. 政府当局.
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一旦获得批准, 学生必须遵守F-1规定, 包括进入美国时的全日制入学要求.S. with F-1 visa, or from approval date listed on I-797 (approval notice).
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如果您目前处于受养人签证状态(i.e. F-2 or H-4) then the term “primary visa holder” refers to the person who has applied to have you as their dependent (i.e. 持有F-1或H-1B身份的人).
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If you are on a J-1 or a J-2 visa and are subject to the 2 Year Home Stay Requirement (INA 212(e) Home Residence Requirement), 你不能改变你在美国的身份.S.; you must travel to your home country to change your visa status.
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Both the applicant for F-1 status, as well as the primary visa holder (e.g. F-1, H-1B), must be in legal status in order to be eligible for a 身份变更为F-1.
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Individuals who have applied for Lawful Permanent Residence should speak with an Immigration Attorney before considering a 身份变更为F-1.
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如果身份变更为F-1被美国移民局批准, 申请人获得F-1身份, 但不是F-1签证. The next time they leave the country, they must apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. 大使馆/领事馆,以便重新进入美国.S.
- Applicants currently in a status that does not permit full-time study (i.e. F-2, B-1, B-2等等.) must wait for the 身份变更 to be approved by DHS before they can enroll in classes.
从E-2到F-1有什么特殊的考虑吗?
在你正式获得F-1身份之前,你不能在校园里工作.
You must be able to maintain your current E-1/E-2 status until your F-1 status is approved. If your E-1/E-2 status will expire prior to your F-1 approval (and the timing is difficult to predict), 你的申请很可能会被拒绝. 即使你被允许留在美国.S. 在申请待定期间, 如果你的申请很可能被拒绝, 你去旅行可能会更好, 在国外获得F-1签证, 并重新进入美国.S. F-1身份.
从F-2到F-1有什么特殊的考虑吗?
F-2身份允许 非全日制学习. 在你获得F-1签证之前,你不能开始全日制课程.
在你持有F-1签证之前,你不能在学校工作.
从H-1转到F-1有什么特殊的考虑吗?
The regulations prohibit working on campus until the change to F-1 status is approved.
You must be able to maintain your H-1 status up until your F-1 status is approved. If your H-1 status will expire prior to your F-1 approval (and the timing is difficult to predict), 你的申请很可能会被拒绝. 即使你被允许留在美国.S. 在申请待定期间, 如果你的申请很可能被拒绝, 对你来说去旅行会更好, 在国外获得F-1签证, 并重新进入美国.S. F-1身份.
In addition, you cannot continue working in your H-1 approved job after your F-1 status is granted.
从H-4转到F-1有什么特殊的考虑吗?
While H-4 status allows full-time study, employment may be restricted. 某些H4家属可能有资格获得 就业授权. 如果你没有资格获得工作授权, then you are not permitted to begin working on campus until the change to F-1 status is approved and you are within 30 days of your I-20 start date.
从L-2转到F-1有什么特别的考虑吗?
While L-2 status allows full-time study, employment may be restricted. L-2 spouses may be eligible for 就业授权, but L-2 dependent children cannot work. 如果你是L-2签证,你就没有资格申请工作许可, then you are not permitted to begin working on campus until the change to F-1 status is approved and you are within 30 days of your I-20 start date.
如果我向USCIS申请,我怎么知道结果呢?
USCIS will notify you of their decision with Form I-797 Notice of Action. The I-797 is an important document and should be kept with your passport and I-94 card. The denial letter or approval notice will be mailed to the address listed on Form I-539 in your application. Note that if you change your address, the postal service will not forward mail sent to you by USCIS.
如果我申请美国移民局,旅行规则是什么?
你必须留在美国.S. 当你的申请悬而未决时. 如果你离开美国.S., USCIS will consider your application abandoned and deny the application. 如果您必须离开美国,请咨询您的移民律师或移民局.S. 在USCIS处理过程中.
在你的F-1身份被美国移民局批准后,重新进入美国.S. after a trip abroad (except for brief trips to Canada or Mexico under 30 days), you must visit a U.S. 申请F-1签证以匹配你的F-1身份. Contact IASS for information about documents and procedures for re-entering the U.S.
我什么时候可以开始在校工作,申请CPT, OPT等.?
Do not begin working on campus until you are officially F-1身份. For OPT, CPT eligibility, please make an appointment with your International Student Advisor.