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S4 To Enroll
S4.1 Confirm choice & claim
- S4 Q&A: What's the fastest way to reach you during enrollment?
- S4 Q&A: Do you work with a school that isn’t on your list?
- S4 Q&A: Different people from GoElite keep calling me - who is my consultant?
- S4 Q&A: Who should I contact at the school while I'm enrolling?
- S4 Q&A: Can I still switch to the other school after paying a deposit?
- S4 Q&A: I was admitted to two schools and chose one - what do I do about the other?
- S4 Q&A: Do you charge anything for helping me enroll?
- S4 Q&A: I paid the application fee myself - can I get it back?
- S4 Q&A: I applied with a different email from the one you have - is that a problem?
- S4 Q&A: Why does it matter whether you're listed as my consultant?
- S4 Q&A: I can't find the option to add an education consultant in my portal.
- S4 Q&A: How do I add GoElite as my educational consultant in the school portal?
- S4 Q&A: I applied to the school directly, not through your link - can you still help?
- S4 Q&A My admission is conditional - can I still start enrolling?
- S4 Q&A: What does 'enrolled' actually mean - I'm already admitted.
- S4 Q&A: I've chosen my school - what happens now?
- S4 Blog: When Your School’s Timeline Doesn’t Fit: Intakes, Two Offers and Non-Partner Schools
- S4 Blog: Add Your Consultant in the School Portal: Why It Matters and How to Do It
- S4 Blog: From Offer to Enrolled: The Day-1 CPT Enrollment Checklist
S4.2 Deposit & I-20 documents
- S4 Q&A: I submitted my I-20 documents a week ago and haven't heard anything.
- S4 Q&A: Can I enroll now and submit my financial documents later?
- S4 Q&A: Can my spouse and children come with me?
- S4 Q&A: Do I need health insurance or immunization records to enroll?
- S4 Q&A: Is there a tuition payment plan?
- S4 Q&A: Do scholarships apply to students in hybrid or online-heavy programs?
- S4 Q&A: Can I get a scholarship, and how do I apply?
- S4 Q&A: What should I check on my new I-20?
- S4 Q&A: The school says I'll receive several I-20s - why?
- S4 Q&A: The school keeps asking me to resubmit the same document.
- S4 Q&A: My school advisor emailed me next steps - what should I do with it?
- S4 Q&A: Do I have to deposit the money with the school or freeze it?
- S4 Q&A: What is an affidavit of support?
- S4 Q&A: I can't show the full financial amount - what are my options?
- S4 Q&A: How much do I need to show for financial proof?
- S4 Q&A: The school asked me to complete an international student portal (like Terra Dotta) - what is it?
- S4 Q&A: What do I need to submit for my I-20?
- S4 Q&A: Is my deposit refunded if my change of status or visa is denied?
- S4 Q&A: Can I pay the deposit after my program starts?
- S4 Q&A: Is the 'acceptance fee' or 'registration fee' the same as the deposit?
- S4 Q&A: How much is the enrollment deposit, and when is it due?
- S4 Q&A: Can I enroll part-time?
- S4 Blog: Scholarships at Partner Schools: Cycles, Deadlines and Eligibility
- S4 Blog: Financial Proof for Your I-20: Sponsors, Affidavits, Loans and Employer Letters
- S4 Blog: Enrollment Deposits Explained: Amounts, Deadlines, Refunds and What They Unlock
S4.3 Transfer path
- S4 Q&A: What is the 150-day or 5-month rule?
- S4 Q&A: How do I arrange leave from my job during the transfer?
- S4 Q&A: Can I transfer back to my previous school?
- S4 Q&A: How do I know my SEVIS transfer is complete?
- S4 Q&A: My SEVIS has been transferred, but I haven't paid the deposit yet.
- S4 Q&A: My SEVIS transfer is done - what's next?
- S4 Q&A: How do I request my SEVIS release?
- S4 Blog: After the SEVIS Release: Transfer I-20s, Registration and the Point of No Return
S4.4 Change-of-status path
- S4 Q&A: Should I travel abroad and re-enter instead of a change of status?
- S4 Q&A: Why can’t I add premium processing to my change of status?
- S4 Q&A: I studied full-time while on F-2 (or another status that doesn’t allow it). Can I still change to F-1 in the US?
- S4 Q&A: Should I wait for my I-539 approval before paying the deposit?
- S4 Q&A: Can I stay in the US while my change of status is pending?
- S4 Q&A: My previous change of status was denied - can I try again?
- S4 Q&A: My change of status was denied.
- S4 Q&A: I received an RFE or a NOID on my change of status.
- S4 Q&A: I paid for premium processing, but the window has passed with no decision.
- S4 Q&A: Can I start classes while my change of status is pending?
- S4 Q&A: My change of status is pending - can I work if I get a job offer?
- S4 Q&A: The school sent me a new I-20 for the next intake because my change of status is still pending.
- S4 Q&A: My change of status is still pending and my program starts soon.
- S4 Q&A: How can I check my change-of-status case?
- S4 Q&A: How long does a change of status take?
- S4 Q&A: Should I pay for premium processing?
- S4 Q&A: How do I file my change of status (Form I-539)?
- S4 Blog: Change of Status While Enrolling: I-539, Premium Processing and Start-Date Deferrals
S4.5 From-abroad path
S4.6 Deferral & timing changes
- S4 Q&A: My school’s next start date is too late for my status. Can I switch to a school that starts sooner?
- S4 Q&A: Can I enroll after classes have started?
- S4 Q&A: I missed the intake I planned for - what now?
- S4 Q&A: Do I need a new I-20 if my start date changes?
- S4 Q&A: If I defer, does my deposit carry over?
- S4 Q&A: The school says it will close my application if I don't respond.
- S4 Q&A: I want to defer my start to the next intake - how do I do it?
- S4 Blog: Deferring Your Start: How to Request It and What Changes on Your I-20
S4.7 CPT & first term
- S4 Q&A: I requested CPT days ago and nobody has answered.
- S4 Q&A: What CPT records should I keep for a future H-1B?
- S4 Q&A: I already have CPT on my I-20. Is it cancelled?
- S4 Q&A: My school has paused or slowed CPT approvals
- S4 Q&A: Will the new guidance affect CPT at my new school?
- S4 Q&A: My classes have started - what do I need to keep doing?
- S4 Q&A: What if I miss orientation or the first class?
- S4 Q&A: How do I register for classes - and I haven't received my course schedule.
- S4 Q&A: When is orientation, and when will I get my school email account?
- S4 Q&A: The CPT dates on my I-20 are wrong.
- S4 Q&A: Do I need a new CPT if I change employers?
- S4 Q&A: If I use full-time CPT, will I still be eligible for OPT later?
- S4 Q&A: What if my job isn't related to my program?
- S4 Q&A: What does my employer need to provide for CPT?
- S4 Q&A: Can I start working while my CPT is being processed?
- S4 Q&A: Do I need to apply to USCIS or pay for an EAD to get CPT?
- S4 Q&A: Is CPT mandatory in my first term?
- S4 Q&A: I haven't found a job yet - can I still enroll?
- S4 Q&A: How long does CPT approval take?
- S4 Q&A: When should I submit my CPT request?
- S4 Q&A: How do I apply for CPT at my new school?
- S4 Blog: Day 1 CPT After the August 2026 SEVP Guidance: What to Ask Before You Enroll
- S4 Blog: Full-Time CPT and Your Future OPT: The 12-Month Rule Explained
- S4 Blog: Your First Term: Orientation, School Email, Registration and Staying in Status
- S4 Blog: CPT at a Day-1 CPT School: Who Approves It, When to Apply and What Your Employer Signs
S4.8 Keep status steady (parallel track)
- S4 Q&A: Can you recommend an immigration attorney?
- S4 Q&A: Should I transfer my SEVIS record early, before a new rule takes effect?
- S4 Q&A: I’m out of status or in reinstatement. Can I still enroll?
- S4 Q&A: After my transfer, when do I report to the new school?
- S4 Q&A: Doesn’t the lawsuit mean the CPT guidance is blocked?
- S4 Q&A: Is Day 1 CPT still allowed after the August 2026 guidance?
- S4 Q&A: Classes have started, but I haven't registered or attended yet.
- S4 Q&A: I've already started working before my CPT was approved.
- S4 Q&A: I transferred my SEVIS early because of the rule, and now I can't complete enrollment.
- S4 Q&A: Do you hold sessions about the rule changes?
- S4 Q&A: If I enroll before the rule takes effect, am I protected?
- S4 Q&A: Does the new DHS rule affect me now that I'm enrolling?
- S4 Q&A: Can I travel abroad before my program starts?
- S4 Q&A: I'm between jobs on OPT while enrolling - how many unemployment days do I have?
- S4 Blog: Policy Headlines vs Your Enrollment: How to Read Rule Changes Without Guessing
S4.9 Enrollment confirmed & rewards
- S4 Q&A: How do reward points work, and how else can I earn them?
- S4 Q&A: Can I still contact you after I've enrolled?
- S4 Q&A: Do you help with housing for on-site sessions or a move?
- S4 Q&A: Is there a student community I can join?
- S4 Q&A: Can you help my brother (or a friend) abroad apply for a Day-1 CPT program?
- S4 Q&A: My friend referred me - when does she receive her bonus?
- S4 Q&A: I didn't get the rewards email.
- S4 Q&A: How many reward points do I get for confirming my enrollment, and how do I claim them?
- S4 Q&A: What is the GoElite Rewards platform?
- S4 Q&A: How do I confirm my enrollment with you?
- S4 Blog: GoElite Rewards: Enrollment Points, Referrals and Community