change of status to F1.

[nishak85]

Hey,
My sister's H4 visa is valid till 28th sept 2008. Her I-94 is also valid till 28th sept 2008.she has applied for change of status from H4 to F1 visa through a school recently, which is under process. My Q is ...

1.If she gets the F1 approval what is the procedure to get a new I-94?

2.will the USCIS send her a new I-94 along with the approval?

3. the process of change of status may take time, if it takes more time than her I-94 validity date, then what should she do?
your reply will be appreciated. thank you

 

[gemofthecarib]

In 2000 I changed status from a B2 to F1. I received a new I-94, I believe I had to send in the existing one with my application. I did however, receive a new I-94 with the same number as the old one.

As long as you send in the application before the expiration date you will be fine. She would not be able to travel beyond the US until the document for approval of status change is received, after which you will need to obtain the visa to return to the US