If you entered the USA on a tourist visa B1/B2 or on the Work & Travel program with a J1 visa, you can stay in the country for a limited time: up to 6 months on B1/B2 and up to 4 months on J1.
If you decide to stay in the USA to study, you need to change your status to student.
The first step is to choose a language school or university and apply to the educational institution. After that, the institution will issue you a document called an I-20.
Then fill out Form I-539, attach the necessary documents, pay all fees, and send the document package to the US immigration service.
You can arrange the documents yourself or contact us.
Next, you pay the change of status fee of $420 to USCIS.
Within 72 hours you will receive a confirmation letter of your case acceptance if the submission was made online. If the documents were sent by regular mail, waiting might take longer.
In the case of a J1 visa, attach DS-2019, a description of your activities, address, employer, and salary. Submit all documents before the DS-2019 expiration.
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