Jump to content
Duni

F1 approved. Changed mind about school want to attend

 Share

5 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Kyrgyzstan
Timeline

Hello. Question is on behalf of a relative that was approved for F1 visa . she will enter the US at the end of the month on her recently approved F1 visa, the visa lists a specific school. She changed her mind and wishes to attend another school that is also certified and admits her. Can she right away just attend the other school without problem as long as both schools are informed of the change?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

She better get the F1 visa for the school she will attend PRIOR to leaving. She can’t use F1 visa for the school she won’t attend. 

ROC 2009
Naturalization 2010

Link to comment
Share on other sites

26 minutes ago, milimelo said:

She better get the F1 visa for the school she will attend PRIOR to leaving. She can’t use F1 visa for the school she won’t attend. 

I’m sorry but that I think that’s just wrong. She can enter the US using the visa. The F1 visa is NOT school-specific, although it mentions the name of the school. She has to have documentations (I-20 of the new school, and financial documents,... ) and answer truthfully when asked, but yes, she can enter using the visa and the I-20 of the new school.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

From the official source:

 

If you have arrived in the United States but want to transfer to a new school before you begin classes at the school listed on your Form I-20, talk to the DSO at the school listed on that form. You need to inform the DSO that you have arrived in the United States and want to transfer immediately to another SEVP-certified school. You must show proof of acceptance to your new school. You must report to your new school and enroll in a full course of study within 30 days of arriving in the United States.

 

https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/instructions-for-transferring-to-another-school-as-an-f-1-student

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...