| 8. | Can I apply for change of status on A-2 US visa? | | | | | | Yes, you may apply for a change of status on A-2 US visa. The process generally followed is: | | | |
| | | • | For changes to or from A status or from one of the A status, USCIS Form I-566 should be submitted to the Department of State (DOS) through the mission |  | | • |
When the change is from one diplomatic status to another, the Form I-566 should be submitted through the new duty station, rather than the previous one | | | • | If the I-566 is returned with a recommendation for approval, the application to the USCIS is made on Form I-539 , submitted to the USCIS Service Center with jurisdiction over your place of residence, and accompanied by a copy of the USCIS Form I-94 | | | • |
You should enclose either the DOS's Form DS-394 (Notification of Foreign Government Related Employment Status) or Form DS-1497 (Notification of Appointment of Foreign Diplomatic Officer) | | | • | Dependents applying for the same status are included on the same Form. There is no fee for these changes to A status, or from one A status to another |
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Are there any travel restrictions on A-2 visa? | | | | | | No, there are no restrictions on your foreign travel while you are on A-2 visa. You may stay outside the U.S. as long as required. |
| 10. | Can I study or work on A-2 visa? |
| | | | | No, you may not study or work on A-2 visa. You must be coming to the U.S. to perform duties of an intrinsically governmental, and non-commercial, nature. |
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