U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479-0001
May 10th, 2003
Dear Immigration officer,
I have been admitted for PhD study in the Field of xxx at xxx University beginning with the fall semester 2003. In order to start and complete my program in xxx University, I would like to apply for F-1 visa status, as is required by immigration regulations. I am currently holding F-2 visa.
xxx University is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States and the program of xxx is the largest in the College of xxx at xxx. The program has always held a high position of national ranking, presently among the top x in the country. I think all this can be summed up as one point: The experience, knowledge and degree that I will be getting from xxx will definitely help me much to have a brilliant career when I return to my motherland – CHINA.
I got a 3-year full financial aid package beginning with the fall semester 2003 from xxx, please see the attached copy of “Offer Letter” for details, so I have sufficient funds to support myself for tuition and living expense during my future study. Please grant expedite because of assistantship pending.
I would appreciate any assistance that you may provide in granting my request for a change of status from F-2 dependent to F-1 student. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at xxxxxxx.
Thank you very much,
Sincerely,
P.S. The next page is the materials list I provided to support my status change.
Fee of $140;
Completed application Form I-539;
Original Form SEVIS I-20;
Copy of my admission letter;
Copy of my offer letter;
Copy of picture page in my passport;
Copy of my Form I-94 for current status (both sides);
Copy of most recent U.S. visa stamp for me (F-2);
Copy of my OLD Form I-20;
Bank Statements and Certificate from;
Copy of picture page in passport for F-1 principal;
Copy of Form I-94 for F-1 principal (both sides);
Copy of most recent U.S. visa stamp for F-1 principal;
Copy of Form I-20 which has been issued to F-1 principal;
Copy of admission letter for F-1 principal;
Copy of offer letter for F-1 principal;
Full time certification for F-1 principal;
Transcripts for F-1 principal;
Our marriage certificate;
My certificate of residence in CHINA;