Two months
Approved without English test scores
Mother in Her 50s
Background
A mother in her 50s entered on a B-2 visitor visa. Her highest education in China was middle school and her English was limited. To extend her stay, she chose to change to F-1 inside the United States.
Challenges
Given her age, limited education, and lack of English test scores, the key question was whether a suitable program existed.
Strategy
We developed a customized school plan matching her with a program with no language requirement, and after she received her I-20, filed Form I-539 to change to F-1.
Outcome
No premium processing and no RFE; approved within two months (filed 2/26 · approved 4/24).