Change of Non-Immigrant Status

There are two methods that can be used to your non-immigrant change status:

Within the U.S.
Certain non-immigrants can change to another status within the U.S. Applications are submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS formerly INS). Please see an ISS Immigration Counselor for details on eligibility and the application process.

Outside the U.S.
Application is made for a new visa for the new status at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please see an ISS Immigration Counselor for details.

Undergraduate: Curricular Practical Training - CPT
Physics
Janice Thomaz  thomazj@purdue.edu 765-494-5383
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Cindy Quillen cquillen@purdue.edu 765-494-3390
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Krannert School of Management
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Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Hospitality and Tourism Management
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Mechanical Engineering
Eric Nauman enauman@purdue.edu 765-496-1054
Krannert School of Management
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Engineering Management
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Industrial Engineering
Heather Bagshaw hbagshaw@purdue.edu 765-494-0680
Mechanical Engineering
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Graduate and Professional: Reduce Course Load - RCL
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Elisheba Van Winkle vanwinke@purdue.edu 765-496-6162
Industrial Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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