S4 Q&A: My school’s next start date is too late for my status. Can I switch to a school that starts sooner?

 Often yes, because partner schools run several intakes a year, but the new school has to fit your status dates, your program and anything you’ve already paid. Before you apply elsewhere, tell your consultant your status end date and the latest start you can accept, and whether you’ve paid a deposit or moved your SEVIS record. We compare intakes from our school list, not from memory.