Converting B1/B2 to H1 or F1
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Triple Citizen
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You seem to be confusing terminology. Statuses change within the US, not outside. Outside the US, you apply for different types of visas. It seems you have a B-1 visa and want to apply for an F-1 visa. You are more than welcome to do so. If your F-1 visa is rejected, the consulate may decide to revoke your B-1 visa or do nothing with it. It is their discretion.
chennai_123
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If you got a B-1, then u must have come for some business purpose. What will happen to your business back home if u convert to H1 or F1? Something seems fishy here. If u really need a H-1 or F-1, why don't u go back to your home country and enter the U.S with a proper visa classification?
yes, I understand that I will have to go back to home country, go to the US consulate, get my visa stamped and then reenter USA. My question was just because I entered the country once on B1 can the consulate reject my H1/F1?
What are the grounds for rejecting an H1/F1?
What are the grounds for rejecting an H1/F1?
It depends on when did you enter. What was the purpose of B1/B2. If you told the visa officer that you are going to see family and then got a job or get admission to a university in US. then your H1/F1 can be rejected.
chennai_123
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Since u DID NOT honor the intention of your B-1 visa then your visa interview will not be easy. They can reject your visa on those grounds. You better be true to what u said during your visa interview. It makes like easy for citizens of your country to visit / tour the U.S.