I have been in US for almost two years as Au Pair on J-1 visa. I want to change my status and apply for student visa F-1.
I know that I need a sponsor, but can I sponsor myself? I am from Poland. My parents will send me money on my account here from back home. I could get a statement but than I would like to send some of it back home. They will send me the rest of it when I need it. That is a lot of money and they would like to invest it. I have heard that I need to keep all amount on my account at least for 3 months. Is it true? My school asks me only for one statement.

