Change of status from H4 to F1

[mark123]

I am currently in US on an H4 visa. I have just been admitted VA state university at VA for my MS which starts in Sep'2008.I want to pursue the MS on an F1 visa for which I have not yet applied.Please suggest me how to change my status H4 to F1.

Thanks for your help.

Regards,
Mark

[DMX17]

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[mark123]

Hi,

I am currently in US on an H4 visa. I have just been admitted VA state university at VA for my MS which starts in Sep'2008.I want to pursue the MS on an F1 visa for which I have not yet applied.Please suggest me how to change my status H4 to F1.

If I apply (I-539) USCIS its takes long time.
Can I go to Mexico for F1 stamping? Is there any problems.

Please suggest me.

Thanks,

[txh1b]

Quickest would be stamping. Entry can happen 30 days before semester start date only and H4 will likely be cancelled upon F1 approval. So plan stamping date based on this.

I539 takes a while, however you can start based on H4 status initially and then change to F1 upon COS approval. Safe bet as F1 visa stamp requires one to prove ties to home country and third country consulate could ask you to go to home consulate for stamping.