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COS from L1B to F1 - Requesting Suggestions Please!!
Hello There,
I have been trying to dig information on this topic from several threads. Unfortunately, i did not get the information i was looking for, so posting a new thread- Please suggest.
I am working for a company that sponsored L-1 B visa for me that is valid from May 2017- May 2020. I always wanted to pursue Masters in the USA so i decided to apply it now. I understand i can apply for universities while on L-1 b. However, i somehow want to pursue masters on F-1 an use OPT option to move to H-1 later. So, below are the two questions i got:
1) If i apply masters while on L-1b, get an I20 and then travel to Canada for F-1 stamping, would that be a safe option so if my visa is rejected, i can still enter on L-1 and work for the same company?
2) Is there a way i can apply COS from L-1B to F1 without letting my employer know and do i need to wait until the COS is approved before joining the university?
Appreciate the help here and thank you in advance.
I have been trying to dig information on this topic from several threads. Unfortunately, i did not get the information i was looking for, so posting a new thread- Please suggest.
I am working for a company that sponsored L-1 B visa for me that is valid from May 2017- May 2020. I always wanted to pursue Masters in the USA so i decided to apply it now. I understand i can apply for universities while on L-1 b. However, i somehow want to pursue masters on F-1 an use OPT option to move to H-1 later. So, below are the two questions i got:
1) If i apply masters while on L-1b, get an I20 and then travel to Canada for F-1 stamping, would that be a safe option so if my visa is rejected, i can still enter on L-1 and work for the same company?
2) Is there a way i can apply COS from L-1B to F1 without letting my employer know and do i need to wait until the COS is approved before joining the university?
Appreciate the help here and thank you in advance.
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