H4 to F1 query

[perlperl]

Hi all,

My wife is currently on H4 visa and planning to transfer to F1 visa. I am starting school from fall 2009 semester. I have couple of questions.

1) My wife has received only 1 copy of I-20. Do i need to send the original I-20 along with the I-539 application or photocopy is allowed. ?

2) Do I need to send original I-94 or photocopy is allowed ?

3) I have financial documents dated Jan 15, 2009. Do i need a recent statement or can I use the old one. Is there any requirement that supporting documents cannot be more then 3 months old. i couldn't find this information on USCIS website. The reason I am asking is because I have bank of America account and they charge $10 for new statement.

Appreciate your help.

Thanks,

[perlperl]

any suggestions please

[jyog]

Send the original I-20. DONOT send a copy. They will reject the F1.
You can send a I-94 copy.
Financial documents cannot be more than 6months old.