mank Posted November 21, 2019 Report Share Posted November 21, 2019 (edited) 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. Edited November 21, 2019 by mank typo Quote Link to comment
User099 Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 On 11/21/2019 at 2:32 AM, mank said: 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 You can study while COS is pending. On 11/21/2019 at 2:32 AM, mank said: 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? I don't think you can go to Mexico when your visa class is changing, you might want to check on that. Quote Link to comment
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