H1B stamping with expired F1

[amberHandle05]

Hi,

I have recently changed status from an F1 to HIB. I am planning to get my visa stamped from Mexico or Canada. I hear that if you have a master's from US then I can go through with this successfully and not have to go back to my home country.

Although, my original visa for undergrad degree was expired when I finished my masters as well. I was never out of status but my current visa is expired. Does anyone know if this would pose as a problem?

Thanks for your help and assistance.

AmberHandle05

[immihelp]

Visa stamp in the passport is used only for entering the US. For staying in the US, valid legal status is what matters.

If you were never out of status, I don't see any problem.