F-1B visa stamping after getting it converted from H-4 to F-1B

[a.shah]

I came to US on H-4 visa. I got visa changed to F-1 and am studying Pharm D since last 2 years. I will graduate in May 2012. My passport shows H-4 visa and I have I-797 document showing F-1 (student) visa.

I plan to go to India in Nov & will need to go to US consulate for F1 visa stamping.

I have 2 concerns:
I am studying in a small private school in California.
My Husband is on H-1 & has just filed for I-140 with his company.

I have heard many rejections now a days--
2 Questions

a) Would you advice to visit India while I have to get F-1 stamped or should delay India travel?

b) Or will it be better to visit India after I graduate and after getting H1-B visa sponsored by a company? i.e. go to India for H-1 B stamping after 1 year.

Please advice.

[Nancy Mervin]

I came to US on H-4 visa. I got visa changed to F-1B and am studying Pharm D since last 2 years. I will graduate in May 2012. My passport shows H-4 visa and I have I-797 document showing F-1B visa.

Hi a.shah,
You are talking about H-1B right? In that case H-1B visa needs an US employer as sponsor. So in your case (b) option may work out better.

[a.shah]

Hi Nancy,
thx for the reply.
sorry for the confusion.
I am asking about H-4 to F-1 (student visa) conversion.

[Nancy Mervin]

Hi a.shah,
Np it happens!

If you stay in US itself using Form I-539 you can change the visa type. I think proof you provide for financial support would be the main deciding factor for your application approval. Good luck!

[madisonlilac28]

Its better to consult that to an attorney that are expert in visa and immigration issue. They also know about the stamping. That's what is do if i have a problem in my visa to travel around the world.

New Zealand