Can I travel during COS from H4 to F1 ?

[gungunme]

Hi,

I currently live in US and I have a "stamped h4 Visa" on my passport multiple entry, I plan to study and thus transfer my h4 to f1. I am aware that after I submit my I-539 it may take 2-3 months to get my changed status to F1, so here are my questions :

1. after I have submitted my I-539 can I travel international and return to US without stamping F1 during COS?

2. Also can I come back on my H4 stamped visa since my COS would still be pending ?

On a different note...

3. Can one stamp F1 other than from country of origin?

Thanks

G

[pontevecchio]

If you travel while the COS is pending the COS is automatically deemed denied. The chances of getting a F1 visa in a country other than your own become less.