Students Currently in the U.S.

If you are currently present in the U.S., it is likely that you fall into one of two categories: (1) students currently studying at a different U.S. school, college, or university, who will need to complete an immigration transfer to UR; or, (2) students currently holding a visa status other than F-1 or J-1, who may need to change their status. Please see the appropriate section below for more information on what you will need to do prior to enrolling at UR.

Transferring to UR

Students currently attending another U.S. institution in valid F-1 or J-1 immigration status and who wish to study at UR are considered immigration transfer students, regardless of whether they will also transfer academic credits into their UR program. As an immigration transfer student, you are responsible for maintaining your immigration status during the transition period between schools.

Please make sure that you fill in the appropriate section on the New Admission Data Form, and that you provide your current SEVIS ID number, your intended SEVIS release date, and the name and contact information of an international student advisor/DSO at your current school.

For more information on on-campus employment and travel during the transition period, please read the ISO's Prearrival Information. Please speak to an advisor in the ISO if you have any questions regarding the immigration transfer process.

Change of Status

If you are presently in the United States in a nonimmigrant status (such as H-4, F-2, etc.), you may want or need to change to F-1 or J-1 student status in order to pursue your degree at UR. There are two ways to obtain a new nonimmigrant status: (1) by traveling outside of the U.S., obtaining the proper visa, and re-entering using the new visa; or, (2) by submitting an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Each way has its own advantages and disadvantages; depending on your situation, the ISO may recommend one way over the other as the better option.

Please read the ISO's Change of Status handout, and speak to an advisor in the ISO regarding your individual circumstances.