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20-Jun-2002 12:10 AM
  URGENT!!!CHANGING TOURIST VISA INTO STUDENT VISA
john
HI I HAVE A NEPHEW AND A NIECE THEY ARE 13 AND 7 YEARS OLD. THEY CAME INTO U.S. WITH A TOURIST VISAS BUT WOULD LIKE TO ATTAIN SCHOOLS HERE. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO MAKE THEM LEGAL.

CAN THEY ATTAIN SCHOOLS WITH TOURIST VISAS?

ONE OF THEM WILL BE ATTAINING 8TH GRADE AND THE OTHER ONE WILL BE ATTAINING 1ST GRADE THIS FALL.

I REALLY NEED YOUR HELP!!

THANK YOU

22-Jun-2002 01:55 AM
 Re: URGENT!!!CHANGING TOURIST VISA INTO STUDENT VISA
Drifter
Most of pubic schools will let them study even if they are illegal in USA. However, in order to keep their status legal in USA, your nephew and niece needs to change their status to that of F-1.

There are 2 options available at this time.

1. Attend a private school that issues I-20s.
2. Attend a pubic school and pay international student tuition rate and ask for a one- year I-20s.

Once you receive the I-20s, you still need to find an experienced immigration attorney to help you change their status.

Good luck!

P.S. If you happened to live in California, I can recommend some good attorneys for you, just leave your e-mail address here!

27-Jun-2002 08:39 PM
 Re: URGENT!!!CHANGING TOURIST VISA INTO STUDENT VISA
john
HI DRIFTER,

YES, I LIVE IN CALIFORFORNIA/ORANGE COUNTY
CAN YOU RECOMMEND ME SOME GOOD IMMIGRATION LAWYERS?

MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS TOKUSHI@YAHOO.COM

29-Jun-2002 05:02 PM
 Re: URGENT!!!CHANGING TOURIST VISA INTO STUDENT VISA
Drifter
John:

Because your case involved with COS with minor applicants, I suggest you talk to a Student Advisor that I know in Fullerton, Orange County area. Her name is Michelle and can be contacted at michelle@languagesystems.com

She will give you a free consultation before referring you to a attorney.

Let me know how it goes...

15-Jul-2005 07:08 AM
 Re: URGENT!!!CHANGING TOURIST VISA INTO STUDENT VISA
priya
Community member
Location: India
Home Coutry:
hi

Here's is a link that may be of help
check Visa Infoin this website

http://www.f1study.com

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