Harper College will be closed Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1 for Thanksgiving Break.
Students who are currently in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa and want to study full-time can apply to Harper College for a Form I-20. For additional information, please read the international student application requirements at this link on our website.
After the student has been accepted by Harper College, they must then request a "change of status" to F-1 from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by creating an online account and submitting the following documents to USCIS:
A SEVIS I-901 fee payment is required. Before a student can apply for an F-1 visa or a change of status, he/she must make arrangements to pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee. For current information, instructions, and fee payment procedures, visit the website: www.fmjfee.com.
USCIS officers strictly review each request for a change of non-immigrant status. There is no guarantee that the request will be approved. You may discuss your situation with the International Student Coordinator and/or you may seek legal advice from an attorney who understands F1 student status. You must allow nine to 12 months for approval of a change of status request.
For the most up-to-date information regarding a request to change status to F-1 within the United States, please refer to this USCIS website link.