Unlawful Presence vs Out of Status: What Is the Difference?
Out of status and unlawful presence are different problems with different penalties. Learn when each starts, the three- and ten-year bars, and the exceptions.
Tag: Change of Status
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Can You Change Status After Entering on ESTA or the Visa Waiver?
Entering on ESTA closes most doors to changing status inside the United States. Here are the exceptions, satisfactory departure, and the other barred groups.
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What Happens If Your Change of Status Is Denied?
A denied I-539 or I-129 change of status can leave you out of status that day. Here is what the denial triggers, the 30-day motion window, and the safer exits.
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How to Change From B-2 Visitor to F-1 Student Status
A visitor who wants to study must change to F-1 before classes begin. Here are the I-20, SEVIS and I-539 steps, the no-study rule and when to apply abroad.
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I-94 Expiration vs Visa Expiration: Which Date Controls?
Your visa stamp and your I-94 record carry different dates, and only one controls how long you can stay. Here is how to read both and what an overstay costs.
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Form I-539: Who Files It and What Evidence to Include
Form I-539 is the application visitors, students and dependents use to extend or change status. Here is who files it, when, and the evidence that avoids an RFE.