stamping of f1after change of status

[awyn]

I would like to how do i get stamping of visa done after i change the status from b1/b2 to f1 without going back to india. Can i go to any other country?

[Guest Noah Lotte]

You could, but a chance of denial is higher because the VOs at another embassy will have no realistic way to judge your ties to India...best if you get stamping done in your own country.

[awyn]

Ooh is it... I wud consider ths

[awyn]

Thanks for d info

[Guest Noah Lotte]

Well, ask yourself how a VO in Mexico or Canada could realistically judge whatever ties you claim to have in a country thousands of miles away? They could not...they cannot call anyone due to the time differences, nor have any idea about the authenticity of any documents you might present, so you would be far better off getting your visa in India.

[Ravii_39]

Hello awyn please ley me know your experience. I am also in same situation. Thanx

[Guest Noah Lotte]

Better to return to India...VOs often take a dim view of somebody coming to the US for something that turned out NOT to be true, then running across the border to get a different visa instead of returning to their own country...your chances of a denial elsewhere are very very high.

[gdmrng]

awyn,I would,like to know how many weeks did the process of change of status from b1-f1 happen in your case and the documents that were required for USCIS...thnks in advance your help would be much appreciated.