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International Student



  • Freshman wishing to obtain an F-1 Visa (You have finished, secondary school, but have not enrolled in any college/university courses after secondary school completion and are wishing to attain an F-1 Visa)
  • Transfer wishing to obtain an F-1 Visa or transfer your current I-20 (You have completed one or more courses at the college level after graduating from secondary school and wishing to attain an F-1 Visa or transfer your current I-20)
  • Valid J-1 Visa – Au Pair (You currently are in the Au Pair program and would like to take courses at Columbia State)

We recommend for students that are in the United States on a valid nonimmigrant status for a purpose other than to attend school and wishes to change their nonimmigrant status to a student status while remaining in the United States, to consult an immigration attorney about gaining a new status.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment/changing-to-a-nonimmigrant-f-or-m-student-status