H4 Dependent to F1 Transfer

tkc04

New Member
Dear Rajiv S. Khanna & Everyone

I hope this message finds you well. I’m a 19-year-old undergraduate student in the United States, and I have an exciting opportunity ahead. I’ve been selected to contribute to an elite research project at my university, which requires me to transition from my current H4 visa to an F1 student visa. Additionally, I’ll be aging out soon, so time is of the essence. My parents are non-immigrants working in US.

Here are my specific questions, and I’d greatly appreciate any insights or experiences you can share:

  1. Documentation for Return to Home Country: If any of you have successfully transferred from H4 to F1, could you please share the type of documentation you provided to demonstrate your intention to return to your home country after your F1 visa expires? I want to ensure that I meet all requirements.
  2. Premium Processing: Has anyone used premium processing to expedite the H4 to F1 conversion? If so, did it significantly speed up the process?
Thank you in advance for your assistance!

Best regards,
 
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