Consequence of applying from H1b to F1 transfer (couple of queries)

[xrodax2003]

Currently I’m in H1b status. Now I’m planning to be a full time student from Fall 2007 (I got admission with 5 year guaranteed fund). I didn’t apply for Green Card at all. Before getting H1b, I had an F1 visa until Sep, 2008.

I’ve couple of questions to ask:

1. I’m planning to apply to switch from H1b to F1 within next 2 weeks. My class will start from mid august. Can I work until then (mid august)?

2. If I want to go visit my country before Sep 2008, can I use the visa I had earlier to re-enter in USA? Or do I need to go to embassy to get the visa to re-enter in USA?

Thanks.

 

[LucyMO]

1. I’m planning to apply to switch from H1b to F1 within next 2 weeks. My class will start from mid august. Can I work until then (mid august)?

you can work as long as your H1b is valid and before I-539 is approved. Make sure you apply only about 3 months in advance, since you can study on H1, but you shouldn't have a change of status application approved more than 30 days prior to the beginning of classes.

2. If I want to go visit my country before Sep 2008, can I use the visa I had earlier to re-enter in USA? Or do I need to go to embassy to get the visa to re-enter in USA?

I believe that you would forfeit your change of status application if you travel outside the States, and you will have to either file another one if you return on H1, or get F-1 visa abroad and come back on it.