Learn English in Manhattan While Maintaining Your Legal Student Status

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Many international visitors come to the United States on a tourist, business, or other non-immigrant visa and later decide to pursue their educational goals. If your plans have changed and you would like to study English in New York City, you may be eligible to apply for a Change of Status to an F-1 Student Visa without leaving the United States.

At Bluedata International Institute, a CEA-accredited and NYS BPSS-licensed ESL school in the heart of Manhattan, we have successfully helped numerous students navigate the Change of Status (COS) process and begin their English studies with confidence.

 

Why Choose Bluedata for Your Change of Status?

 

Changing your immigration status can be a complex process, but our experienced admissions team and student advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Our strengths include:

• Extensive experience supporting Change of Status to F-1 Student Visa applications

• High success rate assisting students through the F-1 process

• Authorized to issue Form I-20 for eligible international students

• Personalized guidance from application through enrollment

• Convenient Times Square, Manhattan location

• Flexible ESL programs for beginner to advanced learners

• Dedicated support for international students throughout their studies

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Study English in New York City

 

Bluedata offers comprehensive English language programs designed to help students improve their academic, professional, and everyday communication skills. Whether your goal is university admission, career advancement, or personal development, our programs provide the foundation you need to succeed.

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As an F-1 student at Bluedata, you can:

• Learn English in Manhattan, New York City

• Study full-time in a supportive international environment

• Receive an official I-20 from an accredited ESL school

• Improve your English for college, work, and daily life

• Join a diverse community of students from around the world

 

Change of Status Eligibility

 

In general, certain non-immigrant visitors may apply for a Change of Status through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) while remaining in the United States, provided they meet applicable eligibility requirements.

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Our admissions team can help determine whether you may qualify and guide you through the enrollment and I-20 issuance process.

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Start the process today!

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Follow these steps to get your status changed:

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1. Apply to and receive acceptance letter from a SEVP-certified school (Bluedata).

2. Receive a valid I-20 Form for the school.

3. Pay the I-901 SEVIS fee.

4. File an I-539 form with supporting documents to USCIS.

5. Wait until your application has been approved by USCIS and then start attending school as an F1 student.

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If you are legally in the US with a visa status that is not F1 (i.e. – B1, B2, J1, J2, H1B, etc.), you can apply to change your status to F1 and study at Bluedata.



Please follow the easy 5-step application process with Bluedata described below.

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STEP 1

Fill out and submit the Student Application Form and M-EPT Entrance Test. Pay all required fees and course tuition.

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STEP 2

• Submit the following necessary documents:

• Copy of passport, valid for at least 6 months.

• Copy of current visa, I-94 card (Front and Back)

• Copy of highest diploma or transcript. (For IELTS, Students must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent)

• Bank statement, no more than 90 days old

 

1 term – $5,500

2 terms – $10,000

One academic year (3 terms) - $14,500 // For ESL, Academic Writing, Business English, and Critical Thinking programs

 

​*All documents must be in English.

 

STEP 3

Submit the complete application package, including all fees, to USCIS. YOu shall complete the  payment for the I-20 application fee and tuition. 

 

STEP 4

Once your change of status application is approved, report to Bluedata to complete registration. You will be asked to do the following:

-Register for class and pay off any remaining tuition balance.

-Student Orientation

 

 

STEP 5

Begin your studies at Bluedata!

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Call to find out how at (212) 683-6250 or email us at  info@bluedataesl.com