WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF CHANGING STATUS?

• You receive the same benefits as a Student Status while your process is in progress, avoiding illegal stay after the Tourist visa expiration.
• Access to a Driver's License with Real ID.
• No tuition fees until the immigration process is complete and the visa is approved. You only start paying when your visa is approved and you begin studying.

***After approval of the process, you will have:
>>>>>>Hybrid "Home Study" classes, with only 4 in-person sessions per year.
>>>>>>Tuition Fee: $375.00 per month*

PROCESS COST:

• US$350.00 – School Enrollment Fee
• US$520.00 – University Fee for Form I-20
• US$550.00 – Application Processing Fee
• US$450.00 – Immigration and Additional Fees
• US$370.00 – Government Fee (SEVIS)
• Additional US$300.00 per dependent.
• Total: US$1,720.00 (Primary Applicant)
• IF NECESSARY:
• $200 – Rush Fee for I-94 (Tourist Visa or Extension expiring in 15 to 30 days)
• *** Zelle: mbts1@yahoo.com
• $300 – Rush Fee for I-94 (Tourist Visa or Extension expiring in 10 to 15 days)
• *** Zelle: mbts1@yahoo.com

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS:

Changing Status from Tourist to Student in the United States

1. Enrollment in the Theology College
2. Payment of the $350.00 Enrollment Fee
3. Completion of the Enrollment Form
4. Submission and Payment of Immigration Process
5. Process Completion with Fee Payment
6. Immigration Approval Letter

STEP 1 – SCHOOL ENROLLMENT:

Step 1: Fill out the Enrollment Form at the link below:

• Enrollment Form

Before filling out the form, make sure you have the following documents on your phone or computer for upload:

1. Passport Photo (clear and stretched, without fingers visible)
2. Photo of the Tourist Visa in the Passport
3. Bank Statement of the person funding the studies, with a minimum balance of $18,000.00 to cover one year of expenses.
   
   NOTE: If you have dependents, add $3,000.00 per month for each dependent.
4. Proof of Residence in the U.S. and Brazil
5. Valid I-94 (Document showing the latest entry into the U.S.), which can be obtained here:
   

• https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home
• NOTE: Click on "GET MOST RECENT I-94"
  
  
• If the bank statement belongs to someone else (Sponsor), also include:
• 6. Sponsor Letter (if someone else is funding the studies)
• 7. Sponsor’s Identification (if applicable)

STEP 2 – Pay the Enrollment Fee to issue the I-20/F1 document.

Amount: $350.00

Payment options:

1. Credit or Debit Card – Directly in the admission application form.
2. Zelle Transfer – Use the email below:

Zelle Payment Details:

Email: kpcauniversity@gmail.com
Name to appear: Goahead Visa F1 LLC

STEP 3 – Payment of Process Fees (Immigration and SEVIS):

• A) Process Submission Fee: $550.00
  Payment via Zelle Transfer to the company:

Zelle Payment Details:

Email: kpcauniversity@gmail.com
Name to appear: Goahead Visa F1 LLC – Chase JPMorgan Bank