RFE for COS from F2 to F1

[KEERTHANA10]

Hello,

I applied for COS from F2 TO F1 in october 2017. It almost took 6 months and now in may 2018 i got an RFE. USCIS asked me to provide additional documentation for financial resources and also if the principal F1 is maintaining his F1 status. My husband recently moved to another university and is on CPT. Will that affect my COS? Also, I have a family emergency and have to travel to India in July. Should I respond to the RFE now or go to the home country for a consular interview? And if my F1 gets rejected, can i come back on my F2 visa which is valid until 2021?. Please clarify.

 

Thanks a lot

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COS petition will be subject to denial if you travel outside during the processing..

They may cancel your existing visa "with out prejudice" when they begin your F1 interview..

Put family first..then try your luck on F1 visa..all the best..