Can I transfer my visa from one school to another?

Yes, it is possible to transfer your visa from one school to another in California. Depending on the type of visa you hold, it may require additional paperwork or an application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for approval. If you are currently in the United States as an F-1 student on a student visa, then you will need to submit an application for a school transfer to the Designated School Official (DSO) at your current school. You will need to provide the DSO with your new school’s information as well as a letter from your new school stating that they are aware of the transfer. The DSO will then need to sign your transfer form and notify the USCIS and they will notify the new school. If you have an M-1 visa, you will need to apply for a new visa with the USCIS with an updated I-20 form from the new school. There may be additional steps or paperwork you need to submit depending on your specific circumstances, so it is best to contact an immigration lawyer or the USCIS to get the most up to date advice.

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Sí, es posible transferir una visa de una escuela a otra y también de un estado a otro. Dependiendo del tipo de visa que tengas, la transferencia puede ser sencilla o complicada. Si tienes una visa F-1, que es para estudiantes de educación superior, entonces debes realizar un proceso para solicitar la transferencia a la nueva escuela. Tendrás que completar un Formulario I-20 y presentarlo al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional para obtener su aprobación. Esta transferencia se puede realizar en línea o en persona, dependiendo de tu solicitud. Por otra parte, si tienes una visa M-1, que es para estudios profesionales de un año o menos, no tienes que pedir una transferencia. En vez de eso, tienes que presentar la solicitud de cambio de centro directamente a la nueva escuela. Si tuviéramos alguna duda, siempre podemos acudir a nuestro abogado o contactar a los Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos para obtener más información.

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