Change of Status for Students
Change of Status (COS)
COS Process
Students need to submit all original documents to ALI. After the following
documents are received, ALI will begin the process of issuing an I-20.
Student will submit all paperwork to USCIS. Student can also hire a lawyer to facilitate the process.
If USCIS approves the requested Change of Status, the student needs to notify ALI immediately to start classes at the next available session start date.
After the documents are completely processed, students will be eligible to
schedule a placement exam with an advisor and join the ALI trimester program.
Change Status to F-1
B – 1 | B – 2 → F – 1 | F – 2
Traveling Visitor → International Student
B – 1 Visa : Traveling Visitor
F – 1 Visa : International Student
F – 1 | F – 2 → F – 1 | F – 2
International Student → International Student
Transferring Institution
F – 1 Visa : International Student