| 12. | How can I change to F-1 student status from M-2 status? |
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Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant F-1 Student Status for Academic and Language Students |  | | •
| Completed Form I-539, Application to Extend or Change Nonimmigrant Status | | | •
| Proof of financial support | | | • |
Copy of I-94, Arrival-Departure document, (front and back) | | | • |
Copy of I-94, Arrival-Departure document, (front and back) of parent | | | • |
Copy of Visa and Passport | | | • | Copy
of Certificates of Eligibility (Form I-20M-N, Form I-797) for parent |
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| 13. | How do I apply for M-2 visa? | | | |
| | While applying, the M-2 visa documents required are: | | | | | |
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 | Passport valid for travel to the U.S. with a validity date of at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the U.S. |
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Documents establishing: | | |
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Proof of your relationship with the principal M-1 visa applicant, which could include original marriage certificates, birth certificates, and photographs |  |
| • | Status of the principal M-1 applicant in the U.S., which could include documents such as photocopies of passports and U.S. visas, and Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant M-1 student status |
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Proof of sufficient funds to support your stay in the U.S., to establish that you are not likely at any time to become a public charge |
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