All students in B-1/B-2 visa status who wish to register for classes at Montclair State University must first seek advice from International Services on appropriate procedure to follow in applying for a change of status to F-1 status. This procedure may require 2-3 months for approval; therefore, it is important to begin the process immediately. Do not register for classes before you have received the approval for a change of status to F-1 student status.
To arrange an appointment to speak with an advisor in International Service, call 973-655-6862.
All students in F-2 visa status who wish to register for classes at Montclair State University must first seek advice from International Services on appropriate procedure to follow in applying for a change of status to F-1 status. This procedure may require 2-3 months for approval; therefore, it is important to begin the process immediately. Do not register for classes before you have received the approval for a change of status to F-1 student status.
To arrange an appointment to speak with an advisor in International Service, call 973-655-6862.
TYPE OF VISA DESCRIPTION |
SCHOOL TUITION |
STUDY RESTRICTIONS |
A-1, A-2
Ambassador, public minister, career, diplomatic or consular officer, and immediate family. |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid A status. |
A-3
Employee of Foreign Government Official. |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid A status |
B-1/B-2
Business or Tourist visa
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May not begin any "course of study" (neither full-time nor part-time) unless USCIS approves change of status to F-1 Student.
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WB, WT
Visa Waiver Program - Individuals can
enter the U.S. for 90 days from Visa
Waiver Countries without a visa. |
Out-of-state Tuition |
Considered like a B-1/B-2 visa. Individuals can receive an honorarium and reimbursement for incidental expenses. |
E-1, E-2, E-3
Treaty traders, spouse, and children |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
Principal E-1 or E-2 may engage in incidental study while maintaining valid E status. Dependents of E nonimmigrant may engage in part- or full-time study. |
F-1
International student |
Out-of-state Tuition |
Must maintain full-time enrollment as defined by academic institution; part-time study only with approval of Designated School Official in accordance with regulations. |
F-2
Dependents of international students |
Out-of-state Tuition |
F-2 spouses may not engage in full-time study; F-2 children may only engage in full time study at the K-12 level. Part-time study that is vocational or recreational in nature is permitted. F-2 may not begin a course of study until a change to F-1, M-1, or J-1 status is approved. |
G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4
Representative of an international organization, spouse, and children. |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
Principal G nonimmigrant may engage in incidental study while maintaining valid G status. G dependents may engage in part- or full-time study. |
G-5
Personal employee of G-1, G-2, G-3, or G-4 visa older. Individuals in the U.S.as personal employees of a
representative of an international organization |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid G-5 status |
H-1B
Temporary Professional Worker |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid H-1B status |
H-1C, H-12A,B, H-3
Registered Nurse serving in underserved area. Temporary Agricultural Workers. Temporary workers whose skills are needed in the U.S. Trainees or participants in a special education exchange program. |
Out-of-state Tuition |
H-1B1: professionals under the Singapore and Chile Free Trade Agreements.
H-1C: Registered nurses working in health professional shortage areas.
H-2A and H-2B: Performing temporarily agricultural work or seasonal or temporary work for which a shortage of U.S. workers exists.
H-3: Individual participating in a training program provided by a specific employer. |
H-4
Dependent of H Visa Holder |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
May engage in full- or part-time study. |
J-1 Student
Students in the U.S. under Exchange
Visitor Program |
Out-of-state Tuition |
Must maintain full-time enrollment. |
J-1 Scholar
Researcher/Professor under Exchange Visitor Program |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid J status. |
J-1 Au Pair
Individuals in the U.S. under the auspices of the U.S. Information Agency and the Designated Program Sponsor. |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May enroll in “postsecondary institutions” while maintaining J-1 status as an au pair, as required by J au pair regulations. |
J-2
Dependents of J-1 visa holder |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in full- or part-time study. |
L-1
Intra-company transfers, i.e., managers or executives who have worked abroad for branch of U.S. firm. |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
L-1 may engage in incidental study while maintaining valid L-1 status. |
L-2
Dependents of L-1 visa holder |
In-state tuition (if living in NJ for one year or more) |
L-2 may engage in full- and part-time study. |
O-1
Alien with extraordinary ability in Sciences, Arts, Education, Business, or Athletics. |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid O status. |
O-2
Accompanying personnel
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Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid O status. |
O-3
Dependents of 0-1 or 0-2 visa holder |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in part- or full-time study. |
R-1
Alien in a religious occupation; Individuals in the U.S. as members of a bona fide religious denomination carrying out the activities of a religious worker. |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in incidental study while maintaining valid R status. |
R-2
Dependent of R-1 visa holder |
Out-of-state Tuition |
May engage in part- or full-time study. |
