Change of status to B-1/2 (inside the U.S.)

Please refer to the checklist below and contact your international student advisor for more guidance.

Checklist of documents needed for the application:

• Completed I-539 Form
• Cover letter explaining why you are requesting thischange of status now and your plan for participating in the B-1/B-2 visitor category.
• Copies of all your current and former immigration documents, including passport, I-94, and visas and copies of the F-1’s immigration documents.
• Fee of $300.00 made payable to "USCIS"
• Copies of your financial documents showing how you intend to fund your time as a visitor in the U.S. (at least $700.00/month of intended stay)
• International Student Advisor can usually provide a letter of support as Emory representative for the application.
  When you have completed the above, make an appointment with the International Student Advisor to go over the application.  We will then mail the application to the Vermont Service Center (VSC) for processing. The petition needs to be receipt-noticed by the TSC before the end date of the F-1 student status.