F1-OPT to new F1

[Yousuf]

I finished by MBA on a F1 visa (expires on Apr 19, 2022) and now I am working on a F1-OPT (expires on Jul 23, 2020). I got accepted into the PhD program (starts in Aug 26, 2020) in the same school with funding and tuition waiver. So, I am planning to go back to school. How can I do that without leaving USA?

 

Hence, I have the following questions -

 

Do I need to get a new F1-visa? Or, do I need a COS only?

Can I apply for the new F1-visa or COS from within USA? Where and how should I apply for that?

What is the best path that I should follow?

 

Thank you in advance.

[JoeF]

The OPT is part of the F1, so you are still on F1. You just need the new I-20.

[User099]

You are right now on F1 and will be staying in F1. No question of a COS comes into picture.

After Apr 2022, you will just need a new Visa if you plan on traveling out and want to come back. 

[Yousuf]

Thank you very much for the response.