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29-Sep-2001 07:51 PM

How Can I get F-1?

cenkomenko

Hello. I am in the USA. I've J-1 until October,18.
I wanna get a F-1 through any language school. What must I do now? first, where will I apply, how long time it will take etc.
And I lost my passport, now I'm waiting for a new passport. Do I need passport for I-20?
Please quick.. thanks

04-Oct-2001 05:29 PM

Re: How Can I get F-1?

Serge

Find a cheap language (ESL) school and they will most likely do it for you. You'll need a proof of finances from you or your sponsor and an affidavit of support from the sponsor. We're talking about $15,000 and up for proof of finances.

You'll need a passport or at least a copy and the old I-94 (I-94 is usually stapled to your passport so I assume you don't have it). You could get a replacement I-94 from INS but I think your time is running out. You have to apply for a change of status before you J-1 expires. Maybe you can apply for a replacement I-94 and change of status at the same time - I don't know.

Change of status takes many months these days but as long as your application is pending you are allowed to stay in the US.

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