Services · Change of Status
H-1B, H-4, L, or B-1/B-2 expiring? Here's the path.
Everything you'd need to know before you talk to anyone, including us.
Eligible if all four
Who COS is for.
You're physically in the U.S. in valid status
Your status won't expire before the I-539 can be filed
You have (or can get) admission to a SEVP-certified school
No recent unlawful presence or prior COS denials
The process
Four steps. Visual timeline.
- 0101Week 0
Status Review
Free 20-min call. We assess your route options and risks.
- 0202Weeks 1–3
Program Match
3–5 SEVP-certified programs shortlisted. You apply; we prep the SOP.
- 0303Weeks 3–4
I-539 Filed
Attorney-supervised filing once your I-20 is in hand.
- 0404Weeks 4–14
Enrolled
USCIS adjudicates (4–8 wks). RFE handled if issued. SEVIS activated.
What's included
Free to you. Fully scoped.
Status Review & eligibility memo
University & program matching
SOP preparation (USCIS-hardened)
I-539 preparation & filing
Financial documentation packaging
RFE response included
SEVIS activation walkthrough
CPT/OPT eligibility calendar
What could go wrong
Four risks. Four mitigations.
Gap in status
Mitigation: Bridge filings timed so you're protected at every decision date.
Request for Evidence (RFE)
Mitigation: SOP built to preempt triggers. Our RFE rate is <8%.
Denial
Mitigation: Consular-processing backup plan pre-documented from day one.
B-2 entry scrutiny
Mitigation: Timeline documented to show intent changed post-admission.
All-in cost
Every dollar, itemized.
Noledg Edu fee
$0
paid by partner schools
USCIS I-539
$470
filing fee
Biometrics (if req.)
$85
case-dependent
SEVIS I-901
$350
after I-20 issued
Tuition separate. Government fees current as of latest schedule.
FAQ
Specific COS questions.
As of 2025, the I-539 filing fee is $470 for paper filings and includes biometrics where required. The SEVIS I-901 fee (paid after you receive your I-20) is $350. We charge you nothing – these are paid directly to USCIS and ICE, and are separate from your university's tuition.
Ready? The review is free.
Bring your I-94, your visa stamp, and a rough idea of what program you're considering.