Get Request For Change Of Status

Providing permission to foreign nationals holding a nonimmigrant visa in the U.S. to change status to another nonimmigrant category while in the U.S. is called Change of Status.

$370. You and each co-applicant must also pay an $85 biometric services fee.

Required Documentation 2 originals of Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request – Change to/from A, G or NATO Status; Form I-539, Application to Change Nonimmigrant Status; Your passport; Form DS-1648, Online Application for A, G or NATO Visa;

Change of Status Within the United States. Important points to know: Processing with USCIS can take 6 to 12 months plus mailing time or longer depending on USCIS processing times. While the application is pending you may not leave the United States.

In general, you may apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were lawfully admitted to the United States with a nonimmigrant visa, your nonimmigrant status remains valid, you have not violated the conditions of your status, and you have not committed any crimes that would make you ineligible.

The 90-day rule refers to a presumption that a nonimmigrant visa holder made a willful misrepresentation at admission or application for a nonimmigrant visa when that nonimmigrant enters the U.S. and within 90 days engages in conduct that is not allowed with their nonimmigrant status.

Required Documentation 2 originals of Form I-566, Interagency Record of Request – Change to/from A, G or NATO Status; Form I-539, Application to Change Nonimmigrant Status; Your passport; Form DS-1648, Online Application for A, G or NATO Visa;

The application process for a Change of Status (COS) will allow you to remain in the US while the decision is pending, provided the application is filed in a timely manner with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).