L1 Visa to F1 conversion after I94 expiry possible

[shahh]

This query related to my change of status

from L1 to F1 visa.My I94 has expired in March 2015 and i am in the extension application process from my employer.

 

I want to stay in US and hence want to apply for student visa with an MBA college.

They will give me I-20.

1.)How can i apply for the visa change of status from my current visa.

Is it possible to get the change of status to F1 visa done when the I94 extension approval is in process ?2.)Also what happens if my I94 extension gets rejected by USCIS in the middle of the change of status.Then do i need to go back to india?

 

[rahul412]

Do you have I20 from any university??

You need to file COS form with your ext details in it.

[JoeF]

Hmm, for an F1, you have to have the intent to return back home.

If you want to stay in the US, an F1 is not for you. It does not allow immigration intent.

[shahh]

@Rahul412 I will be getting I20 soon.I have the receipt of my extension filing.I can use that to file my COS.can i use that receipt number of my extension filing to apply COS?

How many days it takes to get the receipt for change of status application.?

 

@JoeF I want to stay here for 1 more year to give a try to H1B visa from here from a consultant.Why do you think its not right to stay here on F1 visa and work on CPT or OPT?

[rahul412]

Are you planning to go to school or work on CPT?

[shahh]

@rahul412 Hi Rahul,i am planning to work on CPT/OPT  here .Do you think its an invalid option?

[rahul412]

@rahul412 Hi Rahul,i am planning to work on CPT/OPT  here .Do you think its an invalid option?

F1 is for students who wants to go to school, not for employees who wants to work.

It looks like you are trying to get into a school that approves CPT ASAP, if this is true then forget about this option.

BTW what is the name of the school which you are trying to get into?

[shahh]

@rahul412 

Name of college i was trying to apply was Goldy Beacom college.

[JoeF]

@rahul412 Hi Rahul,i am planning to work on CPT/OPT here .Do you think its an invalid option?

That's abuse of CPT. That particular college is known for that.

If you do this CPT abuse, you would kill your future in the US.

If you want to study, find a real university.

If you want to work, get an H1.

Again, abuse of CPT will kill your future in the US.

[rahul412]

@rahul412 

Name of college i was trying to apply was Goldy Beacom college.

If you are planning to work in CPT, then forget about it. That's all I can say.