Change in immigration status in the middle of the cycle- how to update schools?

[notanorthobro]

Hi everyone!

I'm currently an applicant to MD schools. When I applied, I was still on F-1 status as an international student. However, my green card got approved today, which means I'm no longer an international student. I'm just a regular resident of Michigan (yayyy). So now I have to update my schools. How should I do this? Email admissions? Update letters? Thank you for all the guidance.

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[gyngyn]

Contact them through the portal.

 

[LizzyM]

Agree with @gyngyn. I'd also contact AMCAS to determine if this is one variable that can be changed on your application mid-cycle.

 

[gyngyn]

OP: If AMCAS lets you change your status, could you come back and let us know.
They have previously said they would not. I'm hoping that has changed.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

AMCAS® Postsubmission Actions

Before submitting your application, you should review it thoroughly.

students-residents.aamc.org

Connect with the [email protected] folks. While this is not a change in state residency, they should be able to guide you through the documentation needed if you are able to change your immigration/citizenship status. That said, the 2024 AMCAS Applicant Guide states you cannot change it once you submit your application.

You probably should reach out to the individual schools. Start with the ones who are highest on your wishlist or may have put you on pre-II hold. Definitely notify any schools that have sent you an II.

American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Overview – Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center

manoa.hawaii.edu

Application Update Policy | UC Davis School of Medicine

Application Update Policy

health.ucdavis.edu

 

[notanorthobro]

OP: If AMCAS lets you change your status, could you come back and let us know.
They have previously said they would not. I'm hoping that has changed.

Hi,

I contacted them and they said they cannot change anything in my primary application. They advised me to reach out to schools individually, which I did yesterday.

 

[gyngyn]

Hi,

I contacted them and they said they cannot change anything in my primary application. They advised me to reach out to schools individually, which I did yesterday.

Thanks for giving us the update.
...and my congratulations on your new status!

 

[notanorthobro]

Thanks for giving us the update.
...and my congratulations on your new status!

Thank you!!