internship for COS form L2 to F1

[trendy]

Hello everyone!!

I started studying on L2 (dependent on L1 spouse) from Sept 2011, but in Oct 2011 my husband's employer filed for his H1 visa so I applied for F1 visa and received its approval by Dec 2011.

Now I am studying on F1 for my spring semester. Is it true that I will not be able to work off-campus or do an internship in May 2012 since I have not studied on F1 for at least 2 semesters?

I have maintained my full time student status for both the semesters, shouldn't I be eligible for off-campus jobs or internship?

Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[kabkaba]

CPT rules vary by schools. But the law is that you have to be a full-time student for 1 academic year (not necessarily on F1). Nowhere does it say that you have to be on F1. If that is the only reason your school is denying you CPT or OPT, read CFR on USCIS website and quote that to your school's DSO. You can also consult an attorney and have them talk to your school's DSO.