This information is for individuals who are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B1/B2, F2, H1) and wish to change their status to F1 while remaining in the U.S.

Please Note:

• A change of status is not a change of visa!
• With a change of status, you will not receive a new visa inside your passport.
• Thus, if you travel outside the U.S. after changing status, you will be required to apply for an F1 visa in your home country or legal permanent residence abroad in order to return back to the U.S.

Eligibility:
You may change your status to F1 while in the U.S. if:

• You are maintaining your current status.
• Your period of authorized stay has not expired.
• You have not engaged in unauthorized employment while in the U.S.
• You have not violated the conditions of your current status or committed any crimes.

Restrictions:

• Those who entered the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (marked “W/T” or “W/B” on the I-94) cannot change to F1 status.
• J1/J2 visa holders who are subject to the two-year home country requirement (Section 212(e)) cannot change to F1 status in the U.S.
• Persons who hold C, D, K, or M status cannot change status to F1.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must have completed their high school education
• At least 17 years of age by the start of the program
• Must have a basic understanding of the English language

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must submit the following documents:

• C.C.B. Application Form
• Photocopy of Valid Passport ID Page
• For applicant and any F-2 dependents
• Must clearly show picture, full name, birth date, and passport expiration date
• Copy of Current Visa
• For applicant and any F-2 dependents
• Copy of I-94
• For applicant and any F-2 dependents
• Official Bank Statement or Bank Verification Letter
• Must be less than 3 months old
• Must be in English
• Currency conversion to USD ($) is preferred
• Must include the name of the owner of the funds
• Must document a minimum balance of $25,000 U.S. Dollars
• Additional $1,000 USD is required for each F-2 dependent included on the I-20
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1 – C.C.B. Application

• Download and fill out the application form (see below).

STEP 2 – Supplemental Document Requirements

• Compile the following document requirements:
• Photocopy of valid Passport ID page
• Copy of current visa
• Copy of I-94
• Official bank statement or bank verification letter with at least $25,000 U.S. Dollars
• If you have dependents (spouse and/or children), please submit the applicable dependent documents as well.

STEP 3 – Submit Application and Required Documents

•  Submit the documents by email, fax, or drop off in person.
• Your documents should be sent 8-10 weeks before the start of the session.

STEP 4 – Payment

• Submit payment of total tuition and fees (USD) by cash, check, debit card, or credit card. Full payment is due at the time of application.
• Credit Card Payment: complete the Card Authorization Form (see below). Visa, MasterCard, or Discover are accepted. There is a 3% service fee for credit cards.

• Tuition & Fees for Change of Status Students
• C.C.B. Application Form (one-time, non-refundable fee)
  $350
• Placement Test (one-time fee)
  $20
• Tuition for IEP (1 session/8 weeks)
  $1,440
• Student Services (one-time fee)
  $175
• TOTAL: $1,985

• SEVIS I-901 (optional, one-time, non-refundable fee)
  $350
• F-2 (each dependent)
  $20

STEP 5 – Schedule Appointment

• Schedule an appointment with the Admissions Director by calling 678-349-2902 to review your case. Once the Admissions Director has confirmed your acceptance to C.C.B., the I-20 will be issued and processed.

*Please be aware that although C.C.B. does issue the I-20 for change of status, we do not assist with the preparing of the I-539 or filing the petition with USCIS. Due to the complex nature of the change of status process, we strongly recommend that you consult a qualified immigration attorney for guidance. Referrals can be given upon request.*

CLASS SCHEDULE

There is one class per school session. There are 6 sessions per year and each session is 8 weeks.

Choice of a 2 Day or 4 Day schedule:

2 Day Schedule

• Monday and Tuesday
• 9 am – 6:30 pm
• 9 hours each day for a total of 18 hours per week

4 Day Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
• 9 am – 1:30 pm
• 4 hours and 30 minutes each day for a total of 18 hours per week