Please consult the International Student Office with any questions about documentary or eligibility requirements. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) is pleased to report that SEVP has reversed its proposed ruling that would have ended the ability of our international students to take more online courses than typically allowed. Check ticket status. Documents required for your specific nonimmigrant category (See Extra Details for Certain Nonimmigrant Categories section below). July 2, 2018 To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change … You should not depart the U.S. after submitting your I-539. Applications for change from B-1 or B-2 to F-1 made by persons who have either already applied to U.S. schools from abroad or who apply for a change of status shortly after entry into the U.S. are routinely denied. Applications are approved at the discretion of the USCIS adjudicator. Please consult the International Student Office with any questions about documentary or eligibility requirements. Your current non-immigrant status must be valid, At the time the application is received at USCIS, ND will continue to be valid until the date the new status is requested to begin. Sorry we couldn't be helpful. Help us improve this article with your feedback. We use cookies to try and give you a better experience in Freshdesk. Harrisburg University students and staff are required to change their password every 365 days. Help us improve this article with your feedback. Harrisburg University’s Emergency Notification Service (ENS) is used to communicate with subscribers through voice, text, and email messages, as deemed appropriate in the event of an emergency or change in the University’s operational status. Keep these instructions with you as you complete your application. Login. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted guidance reaffirming that nonimmigrants seeking to change their status to F-1, M-1, or J-1 must maintain their nonimmigrant status (current visa) up to 30 days before their F-1 start date by filing additional Form(s) I-539 to extend their current nonimmigrant status or change to another nonimmigrant status, while their change of status request is pending. Information about I-20s, accommodations, registration, and other materials will arrive to you from the University’s Compliance and SEVIS office via email at a future date. Keep these instructions with you as you complete your application. Citizenship & Immigration (USCIS), If you are currently in the U.S. you may be eligible to apply. Table 4 on page 13 of the report summarizes survey results from 2005 and 2012 for 39 countries. Welcome . The I-539 and attachments are sent to the U.S. (™) The name Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and all derivatives including emblem and customized font are trademarks pursuant to PA Trademark … After Form I-566 is signed and returned by the Department of State, the applicant must submit the form with all of the items listed on page one. Complete Form I-566 and submit it to the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC through the diplomatic mission or international organization. In addition to the items in the section applicants should include: Did you find it helpful? Evidence that the individual has maintained valid H-1B status (e.g. The University reserves the right to change the delivery method of a course due to administrative needs, the health and safety of the University community, or government mandates. Both J-1 and J-2 visa holders who are subject to INA Section 212(e), also known as the two-year home residency requirement, may not apply to change status within the United States unless they have received a waiver from USCIS, a waiver recommendation from the U.S. Department of State (DOS), or have fulfilled the requirement. Enter your search term here... Search New support ticket . We use cookies to try and give you a better experience in Freshdesk. Individuals in certain nonimmigrant categories will need to supply additional documentation with the change of status application and/or meet certain eligibility criteria. You can learn more about what kind of cookies we use, why, and how from our Privacy Policy. Yes The I-539 and attachments are sent to the U.S. Modified on: Wed, 15 Jan, 2020 at 1:46 PM. Request and obtain an initial Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status,” from Harrisburg University, , “Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status.”, Compile documents specific to your change of status, Copies of all previously issued I-797 Approval or Receipt Notices showing H-1B status. Welcome . If your application is complex, the International Student Office recommends consulting an immigration attorney. Copies of all previously issued Forms DS-2019, For J-2: Copies of the primary's J-1 immigration documents: Forms DS-2019, passport information page, visa stamp page and I-94 card (front and back if issued paper I-94) or U.S. entry/admission stamp in passport (if issued electronic I-94), It is permissible to begin study while the change of status application is pending. All B-1/B-2 and F-2 visa holders will need to take a new Initial I-20 from Harrisburg University out of the U.S. for an F-1 visa appointment at a U.S. Embassy. ... Enrollment Status. Due to the likelihood for denial and a change in USCIS processing requirements, Harrisburg University does not offer the option to apply for a change of status from B-1/B-2 or F-2 to F-1 with USCIS. Harrisburg University continues to actively monitor the trends, developments, and science of COVID-19 with one primary concern in mind: keeping the HU Community safe and healthy.