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Tourist visa to student visa (or any other that can let me study in US and work if is possible)

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I'm in Unites States visiting and i want to know what should i do and what are the requirements to transfer from a tourist visa to a student visa (or permanent resident if i can, also if is there any other status that can let me study and work at the same time), I'm 17 yeas in 6 days i'm turning 18 and now i already finish my high school in El Salvador and I want to study in a university or college in US. I speak a lot of English and I already have where to live in US, and I want to know what are some options to earn money for college in New Jersey, what proof i need in order to let immigration know that I have enough money to sustain my study. thank you

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J Ferrari ·
You need to be admitted to a school and have the funds to fund you studies in order to get a student visa. For the green card, you need a qualifying family based or employment based petitioner, to start. You should retain an experienced immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues, to review all the facts, advise you, and handle the case.
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Gen Kimura ·
You have to apply to the U.S. universities and be accepted by one of them. Once you are accepted by the university, they will send you I-20. I-20 shows how much money you need to become a F-1 student. You can use your or your parent's bank statement to prove that you can pay the tuition and living expense. Many universities will help you to change your status from B to F. You might have to go back to your home country if your B expire before the official school starts date. If you become a F-1 student, you are not allowed to work with a few exceptions.
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Loredana Gandolfa PantanoImmigration AttorneyNorth Haledon, NJ ·
I am located in the North Bergen area. Please feel free to contact me and I will help you figure out your best options. Loredana G. Pantano, Esq. North Bergen, NJ 07047 201-374-1589
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