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Exit the United States, and while abroad apply for the new visa type (Recommended)  \n2. Remain in the United States and File form I-539  \nEligibility  \n• Student applying for F-2 status must be in good standing  \n• Student who will be recognized as the F-1 principal must also be in good standing Application Process for Students Submitting for I-539  (Processing may take between 1-6 months)  \n• Have the F-1 principal submit a request for a dependent I-20  \no ISS will then issue you a new Dependent I-20  \n• Obtain a new dependent I-20  \n• Complete form I-539 (Application for Change of Nonimmigrant Status)  \no Form I-539:  [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-539.pdf](http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-539.pdf)  \no Instructions for form I-539:  [http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-539instr.pdf](http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-539instr.pdf)  \n• Money Order or personal check  \no $370 .00, made payable to: US Department of Homeland Security (Spell this out exactly as written)  \n• Personal Statement  \no Addressed to USCIS requesting your change of status and explaining why you entered the United States and why/how your circumstances have changed, thus requiring a new visa type.  \n• Copies of your immigration documents:  \no Current and all past I-20’s  \no Passport and visa stamp  \no Front and back of your I-94, or electronic copy  \n§ To retrieve a copy of your I-94, visit: [https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/)  \n• Copies of principal F-1’s immigration documents  \no Current I-20  \no Passport and visa stamp  \no Front and back of your I-94, or electronic copy  \n§ To retrieve a copy of your I-94, visit: [https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/](https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/)  \n• Financial Documentation  \no Same financial information used to obtain I-20 from SUU  \n• Marriage certificate (or official family record)  \n• Set an appointment with an SUU Designated School Official (DSO) to review your information  \n• Send completed application to:  \nUSCIS California Service Center USCIS California Service Center  \nPO Box 10539 or 24000 Avila Road Second Floor, Rm 2312  \nLaguna Niguel, CA 92607-1053 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677  \no Make copies of everything in your application packet before sending to USCIS.  \no Use a receipt-based mailing option such as certified mail so there will be evidence that the documents were received by USCIS.  \nE-Notification  \nStudents interested in receiving a text or email from USCIS that their documents have been received may complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance as the first page of their application.  \no Download from G-1[145 from:](145 from: www.uscis.gov/g-1)[ ](145 from: www.uscis.gov/g-1)[www.uscis.gov/g-1](145 from: www.uscis.gov/g-1)145  \nFor more information about this process, visit: [http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/change-of-status](http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/change-of-status)  \n[Please inform International Student & Scholar Services immediately after you have been notified of the](Please inform International Student & Scholar Services immediately after you have been notified of the)  \noutcome  \nQUESTIONS  \nPlease contact International Student & Scholar Services at (435)586-1995 or [internationalaid@suu.edu](internationalaid@suu.edu) if you have questions or need further information.","cbCaiqVPUtSyJEBy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqVPUtSyJEBy","pdf",195459,"English","# Change of Status: F-1 to F-2 Visa Type\n## Methods for changing visa status\n## Eligibility\n## Application process for students submitting for I-539\n## E-Notification\n## Questions and contact information","[{\"question\":\"What are the two methods to change status from F-1 to F-2?\",\"answer\":\"You can exit the United States and apply for the new visa type while abroad, or remain in the United States and file Form I-539.\"},{\"question\":\"What eligibility requirements apply for an F-2 dependent student?\",\"answer\":\"The student applying for F-2 must be in good standing. 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