Change of Status to F-1 for study full-time at UNL
Step 1: If you are a new student, request your I-20 from the Undergraduate Office of Admissions or the Office of Graduate Studies. If you are a continuing student, request your I-20 from ISSO website: https://global.unl.edu/isso/request-i-20
Step 2: Gather support documentation:
- Copy most recent I-94
- Make copies of current immigration documents (Form I-20, DS-2019, I-797A, etc.)
- Copy most recent visa page
- Copy identification page of passport
- Copy of financial documentation
- Write a letter of explanation (optional)
- Dependent documents (if applicable)
Step 3: Obtain F-1 I-20 from the ISSO or appropriate office (see Step 1)
Step 4: Pay the SEVIS fee (www.fmjfee.com) and make a copy to include in your application
Step 6: File the change of status online with USCIS