f1 visa cos to H4

[pleasehelpme2]

my wife is on her OPT and I am on my F1, her employer just filed for her H1b and my H4 I539 same time this week. (non profit university). So my question is do i need to go back to school next month to continue my education? or as long as the I539 is filed, i am under legal status? right now I have moved from Nebraska where we had our education to New york with my wife. if I have to go to school even when the I 539 is pending, can i just go transfer my status from the community college I am studying at in Nebraska to any community college that offers I-20 in New york? how can i report the change of school to USCIS after transfering? thanks!

[kabkaba]

You are okay as long as I-539 is filed. Why not let the School's DSO know?

[pleasehelpme2]

You are okay as long as I-539 is filed. Why not let the School's DSO know?

I'm sry, what is DSO stand for? do i have to let DSO know after filing? THANKｙｏｕ　ｓｏ　ｍｕｃｈ！

[immihelp]

DSO = Designated School Official

[pleasehelpme2]

thank you very much all. any other thoughts or suggestions? was just wondering around see if anyone else have any diff thoughts. thank you !

[deccan605]

Hi,
please let me know what you did..

I would like to know if you maintained full time status as student during COS..?

My wife is in same situation..we applied for her f1 to H4 COS but not sure if we have to take full time classes to maintain her valid status till COS gets approved..
Regards..

[kabkaba]

She does not have to maintain status while COS is pending. But if it is denied, she will be considered out of status.