Political Analysis and Global Affairs

  I recently transitioned from an H-4 to an F-1 visa. However, my I-94 still reflects the H-4 status. I secured a campus job and went to the Social Security Administration office to apply for an SSN, but my request was denied due to the discrepancy in my I-94. Could you please advise on how to resolve this issue? To resolve the discrepancy between your F-1 visa status and your outdated I-94 record from your H-4 status, follow these steps: Check Your I-797 Approval Notice : If your change to F-1 status was approved within the U.S., you should have received an I-797 Approval Notice from USCIS. This notice typically includes a new I-94 record attached. Ensure you have this document as it's crucial for proving your current status. Update Your I-94 Online : Visit the official CBP website at i94.cbp.dhs.gov. Here, you can retrieve or update your I-94 record. If your change of status was processed correctly by USCIS, your new I-94 might already be updated in the system. However, if there...