Can I change my B1 multiple visitor visa to F1 within united states if I have received an I20 from a university?
Can I change my B1 multiple visitor visa to F1 within united states if I have received an I20 from a university?
Answered By: Law Office of Eric Fisher
If you did not overstay the date stamped on your I-94 card, you can file an I-539 application to change status. USCIS must receive the application before the expiration date on the I-94 card. The expiration date on the B visa is not relevant for that.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/18/2011
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Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/18/2011
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Answered By: Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
You may apply but it is not favored by CIS.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Offices of Peter Y. Qiu
Yes, provided that you change your status in a lawful manner.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Fong & Associates
Yes, if you are in valid B status, and have not otherwise violated your status, you can apply for the change of status to F-1. Consult with the DSO of the school.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: The Law Office of Khoa D Bui
In general you may request (the USCIS) to change your status from B-1 to F-1 to pursue your study in the US . You may want to consult an attorney to review the detail of your situation to make sure that all the requirements are met.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: King & Ballow
Yes, you may do so. You need to file an I-539 Change of Status.
Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Tennessee
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Joseph Law Firm
You will need to leave the U.S. to obtain an F-1 visa abroad. But it may be possible for you to get the F-1 visa in Mexico or Canada.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Adam B. King, Attorney at Law PC
If you are currently in status it is likely.
Answer Applies to: Idaho
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Idaho
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
You can change your status from B-1 to F-1 in the United States. You will need an I-20. You will also need to apply for the change of status before your current status expires. You must also be otherwise eligible for an F-1 non-immigrant visa.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Law offices of Caro Kinsella
Yes if your b-1 is valid when filing the F-1 petition.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/14/2011
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Answered By: Richard S. Kolomejec, Attorney at Law
Yes. You can apply to change your status from B-1 to F-1 as long as you are still in status.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/13/2011
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Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/13/2011
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Answered By: Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.
Hi, Yes, an application to change status to F1 can be filed within the U.S. if the I-20 will take effect prior to I-94 expiration.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/13/2011
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Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/13/2011
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