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January 22, 2025 16 mins

Episode Summary:

In this episode of The American Dream with Viktoria Bloomberg, host Kevin Rosenquist interviews Viktoria Bloomberg, an immigration expert from Bloomrich Law Firm, about the process of changing immigration status from a B1/B2 (tourist) visa to an F1 (student) visa. Viktoria walks listeners through the steps involved, including finding an accepted school, completing the I-539 form, and submitting the necessary documents. She also discusses important factors like maintaining lawful status, the potential risks of violating status, and why professional legal advice can be valuable even with a comprehensive DIY guide.

 

Timestamps:

  • [00:38 - 01:43] - Viktoria introduces the process of changing status from B1/B2 to F1
  • [01:44 - 02:28] - Overview of the application process and why it’s important to understand the steps
  • [03:49 - 05:16] - Explanation of the I-539 form and key sections to focus on
  • [05:17 - 06:47] - Other required documents for a successful application
  • [06:48 - 07:56] - The importance of maintaining lawful status when applying for a change
  • [08:34 - 11:12] - Consequences of falling out of status and potential solutions
  • [11:31 - 13:01] - Why professional legal guidance is still valuable, even with the DIY guide
  • [13:02 - 14:56] - Timeline of the change of status process and expedited options
  • [14:57 - 15:38] - Advice for those unsure about whether to go DIY or seek professional help
  • [15:39 - 16:11] - How to access the DIY guide for changing status from B1/B2 to F1

 

About The Show

The American Dream with Viktoria Bloomberg is a podcast hosted by Kevin Rosenquist that focuses on providing insights and advice about U.S. immigration law. In each episode, Viktoria Bloomberg, an immigration expert from Bloomrich Law Firm, breaks down complex immigration topics in an accessible way. The show covers a variety of issues, from visa applications to status changes, offering practical guidance for individuals and businesses navigating the U.S. immigration system. In this episode, Viktoria discusses the process of changing status from a B1/B2 tourist visa to an F1 student visa, providing listeners with a step-by-step guide to help them through the application process.

 

To contact Viktoria Bloomberg, please feel free to email info@bloomrich.com or book a strategy session at www.bloomrich.com

To purchase a change of status guide, please follow the link  https://www.bloomberglawfirm.com/guide-change-of-status

 

Bloomrich Law Firm other social media:

In English:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bloomrich

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomrichlaw?igsh=MW53d3Jjb3hzNjBmMQ==

In Russian:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viktoria.bloomberg_immigration?igsh=MXU4Yzk4OXBhaHhsYQ==

VC.ru: https://vc.ru/u/2760299-viktoriya-blumberg

Telegram: https://t.me/usa_immigrate

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viktoria.bloomberg?_t=8rwSEL8lntA&_r=1

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