<p>A beginning student who wants an earlier entry into the U.S. (more than 30 days prior to the course start date), must qualify for, and obtain a visitor visa. A prospective student notation will be shown on his/her visitor visa and the traveler will need to make the intent to study clear to the U.S. immigration inspector at port of entry. Before beginning any studies, he or she must obtain a change of classification, filing Form I-539, Application for Change of Nonimmigrant Status, and also submit the required Form I-20 to the Department of Homeland Security office where the application is made. Please be aware that there is an additional fee of $140 for this process, and that one may not begin studies until the change of classification is approved.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html%5B/url%5D">http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html</a></p>
<p>Any comments on this? Anyone actually did this?</p>