Asked in Immigration Law for Virginia

Q: My Wife and I have tourist visa, we want to change our visa to student visa. What should we do?

We want to go a school which has ESL course for improve our English. I heard from someone; The school will send our documents to immigration office. And it will take 3 months to take an I-20 or decline. I just want to learn our chance in this situtation. We are still in U.S.A . (since 3 months)

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Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Las Vegas, NV

A: It is certainly possible for you to change your status to students.

Schools must keep in close contact with the immigration office. It is recommended that you file your applications more than 45 days before your current status expires. Your new status cannot be granted more than 30 days prior to the beginning of your program.

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