Change status from B2 to F1
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Change status from B2 to F1
I would like to know the process of how to change
my status of tourist B2 to student in the United
States, without going back to my country and go
through the consular process.
Asked on March 26, 2018 under Immigration Law, Florida
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
it may be approved within the us but it may not be. it really depends on the particular of your case. you c an submit the change of status application from b-2 to f-1 but if the uscis is not able to approve it as a change of status but approve it nevertheless for consular processing, you would need to go abroad and apply for a student visa before being able to return to the us in f-1 status and start your studies.
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