Northern Virginia Center

Change of Status

Change of Status within the United States

  • I-901 SEVIS Fee
  • Completed I-539
  • Explanation why electing to change status
  • Original I-94 card
  • Copy of spouse's I-94 if dependent on his/her visa status
  • Check for $200 made payable to Department of Homeland Security/USCIS
  • Copies of valid/current passport and visa pages
  • Copies of passport & visa pages for spouse if dependent on spouse's visa status
  • Affidavit of support, bank statement, assistantship agreement or other proof of sufficient funding. See Funding.
  • Original I20/DS2019 or other
  • Copies of spouse's I20/Ds-2019 or other if dependent on spouse's visa

Change of Status Outside the United States

  • Application is made for a new visa for the new status at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate

Who May Not Apply to Change Status

  • Crewman Admitted under the Visa Waiver Program
  • An alien in transit (C) or in transit without a visa (TWOV)
  • A fiance'(e) or dependent of a fiance'(e) (K)(1) or (K)(2)

Applications should be mailed to the following address:

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Eastern Regional Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001