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I was approved my change of status application about 8 months ago fro ma H-4 status and have been doing my program full-time. The next semester is my last semester and I am now making plans to travel to CAnada to receive F-1 stamping. Without a stamp, I'm having a lot of hassles and stress such as having to carry my I797 everywhere and explaining to people that" look, my status is F-1". I'm also concerned about travel to my home country(India) and would want to not deal with any stamping there since the trip is longer and involves more finances/planning.
Can you please help me with a couple of my questions?
1. How can I prove non-immigrant intent? This is a little tricly. My spouse is on H-1 status and we plan to return to our home country in about 3 years from now.However, for the time being an I-140 has been filed for my spouse since he has used 6 years on his H1-B permit. This will allow him to live and work in the US for another couple fo years before we wind-up from here.
2. Since this is my last semester, I would have reduced course load. Infact, I will only be registered for my thesis research credits(6 credits). Any issues foreseen herE?
3. In the case that my F-1 stamp is rejected, can I re-apply for a H-4 visa at the same consultate the following day? Are there any chances for H-4 denial? I am aware of the usual risks involved in a visa stamping ; my only concern is I want to join my husband back(H-4 or otherwise!).
Thank You
P.S.: I am not going to Canada with my spouse(H1-B). I am travelling alone.
I was approved my change of status application about 8 months ago fro ma H-4 status and have been doing my program full-time. The next semester is my last semester and I am now making plans to travel to CAnada to receive F-1 stamping. Without a stamp, I'm having a lot of hassles and stress such as having to carry my I797 everywhere and explaining to people that" look, my status is F-1". I'm also concerned about travel to my home country(India) and would want to not deal with any stamping there since the trip is longer and involves more finances/planning.
Can you please help me with a couple of my questions?
1. How can I prove non-immigrant intent? This is a little tricly. My spouse is on H-1 status and we plan to return to our home country in about 3 years from now.However, for the time being an I-140 has been filed for my spouse since he has used 6 years on his H1-B permit. This will allow him to live and work in the US for another couple fo years before we wind-up from here.
2. Since this is my last semester, I would have reduced course load. Infact, I will only be registered for my thesis research credits(6 credits). Any issues foreseen herE?
3. In the case that my F-1 stamp is rejected, can I re-apply for a H-4 visa at the same consultate the following day? Are there any chances for H-4 denial? I am aware of the usual risks involved in a visa stamping ; my only concern is I want to join my husband back(H-4 or otherwise!).
Thank You
P.S.: I am not going to Canada with my spouse(H1-B). I am travelling alone.
