Follow this checklist to ensure you are fully prepared and confident for your interview day. 1. Know Your Visa Category Understand your visa type clearly (B1/B2, F1, H1B, L1, O1, etc.). Be prepared to explain the purpose of your travel in simple, confident language. 2. Keep All Required Documents Ready Prepare your mandatory and supporting documents: Passport (valid) DS-160 confirmation page Appointment confirmation Visa-specific supporting papers Employment/financial documen

1. What Is Change of Status (COS)? Change of Status is a process that allows you to change your immigration status while remaining in the United States. You file a petition with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) to switch from one nonimmigrant category to another (e.g., from F-1 student to H-1B worker). Key features: The process happens completely in the United States. You do not have to go outside the United States to find what the country has to offer the co