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My H4 is valid until March 2020 (turning 21 yrs) and I had attended 2 earlier semesters on H4. My current enrolled semester starts on 27th Jan 2020. I have been issued I20 for F1 as well. I'm getting consular stamping date in India in second week of Feb 2020 (which is after my school start date). So my queries are: a) Can I attend the start of the semester on 27th Jan in US as I have valid H4 until mid March and later go to India in Feb for my F1 stamping using the I20 issued? b) Would there be any issues in getting F1 visa at US India consulate with I20 which has start date of 27th Jan 2020? I was earlier planning to go to Mexico for my F1 stamping but apparently that's not an option if the Visa category is different from the current Visa (H4 to F1) c) I do not want to do COS H4 to F1 as the processing times are huge and I cannot attend classes while it is pending approval (per attorney...its grey area) Any guidance on the best approach for my situation.

I'm studying in CA on H4 Visa which is valid until March 2020 (turning 21 yrs). I'm completing my 2nd year of my Undergrad course. I need to apply for F1 visa now to stay legally beyond March 2020. Need your guidance on the below: 1) Do I apply for COS (H4 to F1)...processing time is 8 months plus....can I continue to study while my COS is in process beyond March 2020 2) Do I apply for F1 Visa and go to Mexico in Jan'20 for stamping (without COS)? Can I go to Mexico when my current Visa category is H4 and I'm applying for F1? 3) Do I apply for F1 visa and go to India for stamping? Do I have any other options? Thanks for your time and inputs.

I'm currently working with a company in Germany and they are filing for my L1B Visa. Can I get my stamping done in Germany or do I need to go to India for the same?