Change of Status
Change of Status to B-2 Tourist
Request USCIS to change your current immigration status to temporary B-2 visitor without leaving the United States, provided you meet the applicable requirements. Visa Express supports you in preparing Form I-539, organizing documents, and drafting the letters needed to submit your application.
We prepare your forms, organize your documents, and draft the letters for your case.
Visa Express Fees
From $290 USD
Government Fee
From $420 USD
$420 online · $470 on paper
Preparation Time
3 to 6 business days
After receiving complete information, documents, and payment
Estimated Agency Time
3 to 6 months
Reference time subject to change
*Approximate costs. Consult with our team for specifics about your case.
$420 USD for eligible applications filed online. $470 USD for paper filing. The government fee is subject to change.
Actual time may increase or decrease depending on USCIS, the processing center, and case characteristics. Visa Express does not control or guarantee USCIS response times.
What is a change of status to B-2 tourist?
A change of status allows certain people within the United States to request a move from their current immigration status to the temporary B-2 visitor classification. The application is typically filed with USCIS using Form I-539. B-2 status can be used for a temporary stay related to tourism, family visits, medical care, or other permitted personal reasons. Approval of a change of status does not place a new visa in the passport. It changes the person's immigration classification while they remain inside the United States.
Who Might This Be Right For?
Entered the United States legally.
Are currently inside the United States.
Currently maintain valid authorized stay.
Need to stay temporarily as visitors.
Can explain the temporary reason for their request.
Have their own funds or financial support.
Have not worked without authorization.
Have not violated the conditions of their current status.
What's Included in the Service?
Process Preparation
Documents & Letter Drafting
Filing & Follow-up
What's Not Included?
If USCIS issues a request for additional evidence, the request will be reviewed and the client will be informed whether its preparation involves an additional cost or requires an attorney's involvement.
Documents That May Be Used
The final list will depend on the information provided. These documents should not be uploaded through the public contact form.
Process Steps
Request for advice
The client completes the initial form or contacts an advisor.
Initial review
We gather general information about current status, validity of stay, and the reason for the request.
Engagement
The scope of the service, the corresponding price, and the terms of engagement are confirmed.
Questionnaire and documents
The client receives the questionnaire and the personalized document list.
Preparation and Letter Drafting
We prepare forms, letters, and the case package in approximately 3 to 6 business days after receiving complete information, documentation, and payment.
Client review
The client reviews and confirms that all information is complete and correct.
Filing
Instructions are provided to sign, pay the corresponding fee, and file the case with USCIS.
Follow-up
After filing, USCIS issues a receipt notice to check the case's progress.
Calculate the estimated cost of your process
Online filing is only available when the applicant and application type meet USCIS requirements.
This calculation is an initial estimate. Fees start from $290 USD and may vary depending on the number of applicants, the amount of documentation, translations, and administrative needs of the process. The USCIS fee may change. There may be additional costs not included in this calculator.
Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions
A visa allows a person to request entry into the United States. Immigration status determines the conditions of their stay after entering the country.
No. A USCIS approval changes the person's status within the United States, but it does not place a new visa in the passport.
No. B-2 visitor status does not authorize employment in the United States.
Leaving the United States while Form I-539 is pending may affect the application. The person should review their situation before traveling.
Approximately 3 to 6 business days after receiving the required information, documents, and payment.
As a reference, it can take approximately 3 to 6 months, but actual time may increase or decrease depending on USCIS and case characteristics.
Visa Express fees start from $290 USD. The USCIS fee is $420 USD for eligible applications filed online or $470 USD for paper filing. Certified translations start from $17 USD per page.
Yes. The service includes the preparation and drafting of the necessary letters or statements, using exclusively the real information provided by the client.
No. The decision belongs exclusively to USCIS.
Important service conditions
- Fees start from $290 USD.
- The final amount is confirmed after reviewing the administrative needs of the process.
- The USCIS fee is not included in the fees.
- Certified translations are billed separately, starting at $17 USD per page.
- The preparation period begins once the required information, documents, and payment are received.
- The client must provide true, complete, and up-to-date information.
- The client must review and approve the forms and letters before signing them.
- USCIS processing times are estimates and may change.
- Requests for additional evidence are not included unless expressly stated.
- Cases requiring legal analysis or representation may be referred to an attorney.
- The application generally must be filed before the authorized stay expires.
- The visa's expiration date does not always determine how long a person may remain in the United States.
- Filing an application does not guarantee its approval.
- A pending application is not the same as an approval.
- B-2 status does not authorize employment.
- The person must maintain activities consistent with the requested status.
- Leaving the United States while the application is pending may affect the process.
- USCIS may request additional documents or information.
- Omitting or falsifying information may affect the process.
- Cases involving overstays, unauthorized work, criminal records, court proceedings, deportations, or a complex immigration history may require legal review.
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Important Notice
Legal Notice: Visa Express LLC provides document preparation and administrative support services. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal representation. Supporting letters and statements are prepared exclusively with the information and documents provided by the client, who must review and approve them before use; they do not constitute legal advice. The applicant reviews and signs their own application. The final decision rests with the applicable government authority.
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