Status Changes
Forms and resources for status changes
25 resources in this category
Change of Status Application Guide (I-539)
Guide to filing Form I-539 to change or extend your nonimmigrant visa status within the United States.
B-2 to F-1 Change of Status Guide
How to change status from B-2 tourist visa to F-1 student visa without leaving the United States.
F-1 to H-1B Change of Status Guide
Guide to transitioning from F-1 OPT status to H-1B work visa including cap-gap provisions.
H-4 to H-1B Change of Status Guide
How to change from H-4 dependent status to H-1B work status.
H-4 EAD Application Guide
Guide to applying for H-4 Employment Authorization for spouses of H-1B holders with approved I-140 petitions.
Visa Extension Application Guide
How to apply for an extension of your nonimmigrant visa status before your current authorization expires.
I-539 RFE Response Guide
Guide to responding to Requests for Evidence on change of status or extension of stay applications.
Green Card Renewal Guide (I-90)
How to renew or replace your green card using Form I-90 including expired, lost, or stolen cards.
EAD Renewal Application Guide
Guide to renewing your Employment Authorization Document before it expires to maintain work authorization.
Address Change Notification Guide (AR-11)
How to report your change of address to USCIS within 10 days using the AR-11 online form.
I-539 Cover Letter Template
Cover letter template for change of status or extension of stay applications filed with USCIS.
Unlawful Presence Waiver Guide (I-601A)
Guide to the I-601A provisional unlawful presence waiver for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.
I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility Guide
Comprehensive guide to filing Form I-601 waiver of grounds of inadmissibility including extreme hardship evidence.
Extreme Hardship Letter Template
Template for writing an extreme hardship letter supporting an I-601 or I-601A waiver application.
USCIS Case Status Inquiry Guide
How to check your USCIS case status, submit inquiries, and request expedited processing.
Expedite Request Guide for USCIS Applications
Guide to requesting expedited processing of USCIS applications and petitions including qualifying criteria.
USCIS Expedite Request Letter Template
Template for writing an expedite request to USCIS with supporting evidence for qualifying circumstances.
Infopass Appointment Scheduling Guide
How to schedule an appointment at your local USCIS field office through the online appointment system.
USCIS Ombudsman Complaint Guide
How to file a case assistance request with the USCIS Ombudsman for delayed or problematic cases.
Maintaining Legal Immigration Status Guide
Guide to maintaining your legal immigration status and avoiding violations that could affect future applications.
Visa Overstay Consequences and Remedies Guide
Guide to the consequences of overstaying a visa and available remedies to restore legal status.
RFE Response Cover Letter Template
General cover letter template for organizing and submitting responses to USCIS Requests for Evidence.
USCIS Filing Fee Waiver Guide (I-912)
How to request a fee waiver for USCIS applications using Form I-912 based on income or hardship.
NOID (Notice of Intent to Deny) Response Guide
How to respond to a USCIS Notice of Intent to Deny to prevent denial of your application or petition.
Immigration Case Processing Timeline Worksheet
Worksheet for tracking your immigration case milestones, receipt notices, and processing estimates.