| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common
immigration questions. |  |
| 8. | When
should I apply for Change of Status? | | | | | | It is recommended that you apply as soon as you
determine that you need to change to a different nonimmigrant category. | | | | | | Note:
You must apply to change your nonimmigrant category before your current nonimmigrant status expires. Also, do not start new employment before getting approval for your change of status application. |
| 9. | What happens if I apply for Change of Status after my authorized stay has expired? |
| | | | | If you are late in filing for a change of nonimmigrant status and your current status has already expired,
you must prove that: | | | | | |
| • | The delay was due to extraordinary circumstances beyond your control |  |
| • | | The length of the delay was reasonable |  |
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| You have not done anything else to violate your nonimmigrant status (such as work without United States Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) | |
| • | You are still a nonimmigrant. (This means that you are not trying to become a permanent resident of the U.S. There are some exceptions.) |
| | • | You are not in formal proceedings to remove or deport you from the country |
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| 10. | How can I check the status of my Change of Status application? | | | |
| | You may check visa status by using VisaPro's free visa status service. | |
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| More About Change of Status |
|  | Benefits of Change of Status | |
| Requirements for Change of Status |
| | Applying for Change of Status | | | Duration of Stay | |
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