If you are currently in the United States under another type of visa and would like to convert to an F-1 visa you will have to submit a change of status through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).
Depending on the type of visa you may or may not qualify to do so. You can find out more through .
You must be admitted to NEIU and receive an I-20 document, but you may not be able to start until the F-1 change of status is approved through USCIS. Please consult an immigration attorney for more information about the process of applying for a change of status.
