URGENT REPLY Request: L2 dependent change of status to F-1

[User3456]

I am a student currently attending university on L2 status(Child dependent visa). According to my fathers petition, I have got i94 admit until date: November 2018. 

I turned 21 in January 2018, but my i539 change of status to F-1 was received in August 2017.

According to new uscis guidance for changing status:

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors/students-and-employment/changing-nonimmigrant-f-or-m-student-status

 

My international advisor said I must keep filing an i539 to to bridge the gap until my case starts processing and I get new status and I must contact an attorney and document my situation to rectify it asap and remain in good standing 

Please advise on what I can do.

 

[pontevecchio]

You should consider  maybe leaving and returning  with the F1 visa. If your college has credibility it should not be an issue.