I was F-1 student and applied for H-1 (direct H-1 without OPT), on 24th may 2006. when I checked the status of the application online it says still processing. I did not register for courses thinking that the H-1 will be approved, but since it is still not approved, and I guess I lost the F-1 status. Any suggestion on this please. Is there any way to avoid of any complication of going out of status? Please suggest