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    B1/B2 to F1 Status?

    in Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

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    I have read that a B1/B2 at POE can express interest to study and that the officer can make a note on your I-94.

    I didn't get my B1/B2 visa thinking about study. If that was what I wanted I could easily get a F1 visa instead.

    I'm in North America and I have just found out about a interesting certification. I'm not sure I will register for it. I want to go to the University firts and get information.

    What is wrong with being honest and tell the truth at POE?

    If I decide I want to do that program, I can always go back to my country and get a F1 visa as I have done before. So, what is the point of not allow to change of status within U.S.?

    B1/B2 to F1 Status?

    in Student & Exchange Visitor Visas

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    Hello,

    I currently have a B1/B2 stamp on my passport valid for more 10 years. I entered the U.S. on January 13 and my I-94 is valid until July 12. However, I only stayed in the U.S. for a week and went to Canada as a visitor where I currently am until February 19. I will go back to the U.S. on February 19 to get my connection flight to my country.
    I recently found out a certification program in California that I'm thinking to register. This program takes 9 months to finish. I know I can't do it with my current status.
    The registration deadline for the certification is March 15.
    So, here are my questions:
    a) If I request to change status from B1/B2 to F1 on March 15, should I use the I-94 from January 13 or the time I spent in Canada would count against me and I should use the I-94 they would give me when I go back on February 19?
    In both cases, I would be less than 3 months which is risky but I had F1 and H1B visas before and I never got any denies.
    b) When I go back to the U.S. on February 19, if I tell the officer at POE that I have the intention to seek studies and they add that to my I-94, how soon could I request to change my status to F1? Would it be safe to request the COS on March 15 after arriving on February 19?
    I know I could go back to my country and get a F1 visa, but since I'm in North America one of those two options would save me time and money (air ticket).
    Thanks for your time and help.

    H1B Visa One Year Left?

    in Work Visas

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    Hello,

    I need to know my options to continue having a valid H1B status.

    I had 3 H1B visas. First was approved on 10/2001 and the last was valid until 10/2007 but I left the company on 10/2006.

    Do I have 1 year left or more because I spent 1 month between jobs? Maybe I have 1 year and 2 months?

    I've been outside of U.S. for over a year. If a company wants to sponsor me, what would be my options? Use the H1B quota starting on April or not?

    If I can just do a transfer of H1B (having a year left), could the company request another 6 year H1B on my behalf since I was over a year outside of the U.S.?

    Thanks.

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