Any Change of Status to F-1 applicants here?

[kash9191]

Thanks Sun & Nehs......So,what should i do? because my college says that they need old stamped i-20 back in order to generate new i-20. i have already contacted my USCIS CS and they took my request and said to me that they will let me know the status of my missing I-20 after 2 weeks. I need new i-20 asap in order to apply for SSN. Help needed!!![/QUOTE]

[nehs]

kash,
Even I haven't received the I-20 with my i - 797. May be it will come later.

You said you want to apply for a SSN? But, don't you need a job first? Also, can you please let me know the I-20 start date that your school put on the I-20?

[nehs]

I got my I-20 back together with the approval, it's the same I-20 that I sent and it's stamped and signed by the immigration officer!

Oh wow! I did not receive my I-20 back with the I-797A.

[anoopbal]

Some one please help

I am applying for my change of visa from H1 to F1. I just got my -20 and my classes start Aug 15.

Do you think I will be able to make it on time if I send it now? What if I do it the new electronic version? Will it be faster?

They intern. student office told me if I don't get it before classes start I wont have an assistanship. And since I have been on H1 for 5 years, I am scared that they will reject if I go to the visa consulate in India.

Please advise.

[nehs]

Thanks Sun & Nehs......So,what should i do? because my college says that they need old stamped i-20 back in order to generate new i-20. i have already contacted my USCIS CS and they took my request and said to me that they will let me know the status of my missing I-20 after 2 weeks. I need new i-20 asap in order to apply for SSN. Help needed!!!

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I spoke with my DSO. She said the stamped I-20 comes separately sometimes. So looks like for us it will come later. She s aid there's nothing to worry.

[nehs]

Some one please help

I am applying for my change of visa from H1 to F1. I just got my -20 and my classes start Aug 15.

Do you think I will be able to make it on time if I send it now? What if I do it the new electronic version? Will it be faster?

They intern. student office told me if I don't get it before classes start I wont have an assistanship. And since I have been on H1 for 5 years, I am scared that they will reject if I go to the visa consulate in India.

Please advise.

Well, I don't know what to say. I got mine in exactly 2 months. this whole thing is unpredictive.
Some schools do not require you to be on F-1 from the 1st day of classes to accept assistanships. They will accept you depending on how many days into the semester this is. Anyway, you should speak to them, if possible, and confirm how long they can wait for you.

I feel the eelctronic version takes longer because your form reaches first and the supporting documents reach later. Then everything needs to be put together. I did the paper application. I would say, send it ASAP. You may get it by August 15,if all goes fine, If not plan the next steps. Can you get the assistanship from the next semester? You need to figure out options.
Good Luck

[anoopbal]

Well, I don't know what to say. I got mine in exactly 2 months. this whole thing is unpredictive.
Some schools do not require you to be on F-1 from the 1st day of classes to accept assistanships. They will accept you depending on how many days into the semester this is. Anyway, you should speak to them, if possible, and confirm how long they can wait for you.

I feel the eelctronic version takes longer because your form reaches first and the supporting documents reach later. Then everything needs to be put together. I did the paper application. I would say, send it ASAP. You may get it by August 15,if all goes fine, If not plan the next steps. Can you get the assistanship from the next semester? You need to figure out options.
Good Luck

Thank you so much for the reply.

In the new electronic system, you can scan and upload all the documents.

Do you think I-539 can be filled by myself or do we really need a lawyer to fill it? I feel the e-version will be faster.

[nehs]

Thank you so much for the reply.

In the new electronic system, you can scan and upload all the documents.

Do you think I-539 can be filled by myself or do we really need a lawyer to fill it? I feel the e-version will be faster.

You are welcome. I did not know that we can scan documents and upload them. That sounds like a good option.
You do not need a lawyer for I-539. Pretty straight forward form. The school also helps with it. I would suggest thst you start working on it and post back/search this forum for answers.
Good Luck!

[anoopbal]

You are welcome. I did not know that we can scan documents and upload them. That sounds like a good option.
You do not need a lawyer for I-539. Pretty straight forward form. The school also helps with it. I would suggest thst you start working on it and post back/search this forum for answers.
Good Luck!

I had one question. It asks me to put my expiration date on my I-94. My handwritten expiration date on the I-94 is Dec 2010.

But on my new I-94 (on I-797. extended my H1), the expiration date is Dec 2013. So should I put the new I-94 date or should I put the old date?

I am uploading both the the old and new forms together so that they don't think my I-94 expired.

[nehs]

I had one question. It asks me to put my expiration date on my I-94. My handwritten expiration date on the I-94 is Dec 2010.

But on my new I-94 (on I-797. extended my H1), the expiration date is Dec 2013. So should I put the new I-94 date or should I put the old date?

I am uploading both the the old and new forms together so that they don't think my I-94 expired.

I would think that you have to use the new I-94 details. I say this because if you use the old expiry date, they may reject your application since the status has expired.

[aru123n]

Hi,

I need some information from you. Could you tell me what is the amount that we must have in the form of cash (liquid assets)? Is it equal to 100% of I-20 amount?
What is the amount that universities mention on the I-20? the total fees + living expenses for 1 year?

[nehs]

Hey,

Has anyone of us here received the I-20 after the I-797 notice was received? I haven't received mine yet. Thinking of contacting USCIS

[Anuvaz]

Hi Guys,
I am in the same boat. Got my I 797 approval on 4th june with approval date of 31st May but till now no I-20. My school is asking for origina I-20 and I dont have it till now. I logded a service request but they denied saying they have stopped endorsing I-20s. I ahve just recently changed my course and its getting very difficult for me to attend the school since they need stamped I-20 to issue me new I-20.

Any one got their original I-20 back after 1st June 2012???

[nehs]

USCIS has stopped returning the original I-20. If you really need a original for a transfer, contact the old school and they should give you an original.

[Anuvaz]

My DSO is waiting for direct communication from USCIS. She said for the ones who did paper filing USCIS should return the original I-20. Only people going for ELIS will not get their I-20s.

Also, did you notice no where has it mentioned on USCIS site .. what happened to people who already did their filing before this ELIS put into being...there is no clear mention thats the reason there are lot of speculations...anyhow we can not do much but wait....