B1/B2 to F1-Travel to home country for visit & visa stamping

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sandeep31

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Hi Rajiv and friends

I entered the US on a B1/B2 visa in febuary 2007, and then changed my status to F1 in May 2007. I enrolled into a 1 year certificate diploma program and started attending school in June 2007. I completed the program and in Fall 2008, I transfered and enrolled into a Master's program at a prestigious university. I have completed 1 year of study and I am half way through the program. I am intending to visit my home country this summer. I would like to know the procedure to obtain the F1 visa stamping. I wish to travel and come back while I am a student. I have obtained my SSN and my Driver's License as well. I have also signed a lease for my apt for the next 1 year. I have always maintained legal status till date. I have working on campus for the last 6 months. I would like to know about the chances of getting my visa stamped before coming back to continue my studies. I am very confused listening to people and I really need some good advice. Its been close to 3 years now and I really wish i can get to see my family back home. I will really appreciate any advices and help. Please tell me what is the best way to approach this and the best thing that I can do.
Thank you very much!!
 
what documents are required and what are the possible questions that will be asked during the interview? i originally entered the US on a business visa..can you refer somebody who has done this successfully so i can take some advices please??
 
B2 to F1 and going to home country for stamping

Hi Sandeep
I am in the same situation. I came to states on B2 and converted my status to F1. Now I am in middle of my studies but want to make a trip to my home country. Did you already went to your home country and got stamping ? I will appreciate if you can provide me any more info regarding this concern

thanks
Amardeep
 
I am currently in the US now for almost 5 months already. I want to study here in the US and was wondering when is the latest I could apply for a change in status. I was told that I should receive a receipt from the USCIS after I send my application for a change in status. This receipt would allow me to stay here while my case is pending.

How long does it usually take before I receive this receipt? I am afraid that if I only apply now, I might end up overstaying while waiting for the receipt.

Thanks!
 
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