Stepping up to an MBA, a Ph.D., a STEM master's, or your next program on OPT — typically ready in 2–3 weeks via SEVIS transfer. We also handle first-time F-1 transitions from H-1B, H-4, L, or B-1/B-2. 500+ transitions. 100% free for students.
Whether you're already on F-1 looking for your next program, or coming from H-1B, H-4, L, or B-1/B-2 — we'll meet you where you are.
Your first F-1 is winding down — or OPT is. You want to keep going — a higher degree, a STEM-designated program, or a clean career pivot. SEVIS transfer typically in 2–3 weeks.
See the F-1 → F-1 path→You didn't get selected in the lottery (or your extension was denied). F-1 lets you stay, finish a credential, and re-enter the H-1B pool with better odds.
See the H-1B → F-1 path→You want your own work authorization path without being tied to your spouse's status. F-1 → OPT → H-1B is the most reliable route.
See the dependent path→You're in the U.S. on a visitor visa and want to start a program without going home first. COS is possible — but the timing and documentation matter.
See the B-1/B-2 path→Every school below is one we actively work with — admissions officers we know by name, DSOs we trust, and programs we've placed students into. Showing 8 of 40+.
The exact sequence depends on your starting visa. Pick yours below to see the real timeline.
We map your SEVIS record, OPT usage, and grace-period window. You leave with a clear recommendation.
Shortlist 3–5 aligned programs — MBA, Ph.D., STEM master's, or second master's. Admissions respond in 10–14 days.
Current DSO releases your record to the new DSO. Or current DSO updates it for a change of education level.
Report to the new DSO. Your new SEVIS phase activates and your OPT calendar resets for the new degree level.
DIY saves money but costs months. Attorney-only handles filings but leaves school selection — the part USCIS actually scrutinizes — to you.
| Capability | DIY | Attorney only | Noledg Edu |
|---|---|---|---|
| University & program selection | — | — | Included |
| Statement of Purpose preparation | — | Sometimes | Included |
| Form I-539 filing | Yes | Included | Included |
| RFE response included | Extra | Extra | Included |
| Supervised by licensed immigration attorney | — | Included | Included |
| Realistic timeline & risk disclosure | — | Varies | Included |
| Post-approval CPT/OPT planning | — | — | Included |
| Free to you (paid by school partners) | — | — | Included |
Every card is a real case. Anonymized to protect the client, dated and specific to prove we mean it.
We work remotely by design. Every case is handled via encrypted document portal and video calls — you don't need to be in a particular city to get world-class help.
Three different situations, three different programs, one common thread: they felt informed and respected.
“I was finishing my M.S. and didn't get picked in the H-1B lottery. Noledg Edu had me admitted to an MBA program and the SEVIS transfer done in 18 days — a clean hand-off between my old and new DSOs.”
“My OPT was ending in two months. They showed me three Ph.D. programs that fit my research, and two accepted. I'm starting in fall with my SEVIS record intact.”
“They told me on the first call that my case was a 60% shot. Every other consultant promised 99%. Noledg Edu got it approved and I trust the number — because they didn't lie when it mattered.”
Three representative cases with complications the average provider would have declined. Full case studies linked below.
COS approved in 6 weeks, enrolled in Fall intake without gap
“I had five weeks. Every attorney I spoke with said it was too tight. Noledg Edu had my I-20 within ten days and filed the I-539 before my H-1B expired. I'm still in the U.S. and enrolled.”
F-1 approved, enrolled in MBA, eligible for CPT in semester 2
“I came to the U.S. on H-4 and realized I didn't want my career to be tied to my husband's visa. Noledg Edu helped me build a two-year plan — school, then OPT, then H-1B on my own.”
COS approved, started Ph.D. without leaving the U.S.
“I was already in the U.S. visiting my sister when I got the Ph.D. admit. Flying home to do consular processing would have cost me six months and the funding offer. The COS path kept me on schedule.”
If your situation is more specific than what's below, book a 20-minute review. The call is free. There's no pitch.
If after the call we're not the right fit, we'll tell you — and often refer you to someone who is. The call is genuinely free.
