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DO YOU HAVE A B-1 VISA (TOURIST) OR J-1 VISA (WORK/AU PAIR) AND WANT TO CHANGE YOUR STATUS TO A STUDENT VISA?

If so, you’re in luck! For over 30 years, Columbia West College has helped thousands of students just like you with the change of status process. We work closely with our expert immigration attorney partners to get you approved.

Just follow these 4 steps:

1. Fill out the online application and send us your documents
a. Copy of your College/University Diploma
b. Recent copy of your Bank Statement or your Sponsor’s Bank Statement ($11,500 for a 6-month Form I-20 and $21,000 for a 1-year Form I-20)
c. Copy of your I-94
d. Completed Affidavit of Support from your sponsor (if applicable)
e. Copy of your Passport and Visa
f. Letter of intent requesting the student visa
g. Copy of DS-2019 (Applies only to J-1 visas)


2. Get your I-20 and CWC acceptance letter
3. Send your documents to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services)
4. Get approved and start your English classes at CWC!

*At Columbia West College, you only pay for your classes once your Change of Status is approved.

For more information, submit the contact form below. You can also schedule a free, no-obligation appointment with one of our experienced student advisors.

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