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USCIS Provides Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School |
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On August 19, 2010 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided special instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors who want to enroll in school. It is no longer permissable for an individual on a B-1/B-2 visa to enroll in school. Before enrolling in classes, individuals who are in B-1 or B-2 status must first acquire F-1 (academic student) or M-1 (vocational student) status. Enrolling in classes while in B-1/B-2 status will result in a status violation. If you currently hold B-1 or B-2 nonimmigrant status and would like to enroll in classes, you may apply for a change of status to F-1 or M-1, as appropriate, if you have not yet enrolled in classes, your current status has not expired, and you have not engaged in unauthorized employment. To change your nonimmigrant status from B-1/B-2 to F-1 or M-1, you must file an Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539), and include the required fee and documents listed in the filing instructions. It is important to note that should you enroll in classes before the USCIS approves your Form I-539, you will be ineligible to change your nonimmigrant status from B to F or M. Also, if you are applying to extend your B-1/B-2 stay and you have already enrolled in classes, the USCIS cannot approve your B-1/B-2 extension because of the status violation. For more information, please click here.
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