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The SEVIS fee must be paid after receiving the initial document (I-20 or DS-2019) and is a prerequisite for obtaining the F, J, or M visa, [26] or if transitioning to student status using Form I-539. [27] The fee needs to be paid only for the principal (the F-1, J-1, or M-1). Dependents (F-2, J-2, and M-2) do not need to pay the fee. Also, the ...
The Form I-20 (also known as the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students) is a United States Department of Homeland Security, specifically ICE and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), document issued by SEVP-certified schools (colleges, universities, and vocational schools) that provides supporting information on a student ...
Until the Form I-539 is approved, the person is not officially in student status and cannot start classes. [6] [7] This also applies for people transitioning from F-2 status to F-1 status. [7] The process generally takes 3–6 months, which can be considerably longer than traveling outside the United States and getting a new visa. [8]
In order to transition to student status, the prospective student must pay a one-time SEVIS fee using Form I-901. [14] This fee applies both to people who are not currently in the United States (and need a visa) and to those who plan to change status using Form I-539. [15]
The Certificate of Eligibility (Form DS-2019) issued by the sponsor of the program; Supporting documents which are country specific and the consulate website will have details; A valid passport, that does not expire within the next six months; The I-901 SEVIS Fee ($220) Form DS-160 completed online – this is the non-immigrant visa application
Form I-765; $410 filing fee payable to Department of Homeland Security; signed I-20 with Optional Practical Training request (copies are not accepted) copy of visa and passport photo page; 2 passport photos; copy of original I-20 and original financial documents; current bank statement; Form I-539; $370 filing fee made out to Department of ...
Form I-94, the Arrival-Departure Record Card, is a form used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intended to keep track of the arrival and departure to/from the United States of people who are not United States citizens or lawful permanent residents (with the exception of those who are entering using the Visa Waiver Program or Compact of Free Association, using Border Crossing Cards ...
Premium Processing Service is an optional premium service offered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to individuals and/or employers filing Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker), Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker), Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status- currently available to those applying for F, M or J status only) or Form ...