I am on H1b visa 8th year and have filed for 9th year extension, and my application is still pending after an RFE. So i have decided to take an alternative course regarding my situation. I have decided to enroll in School and go for F1 visa, and maybe get a CPT (Curriculum Practical Training) and start working again at a later stage. I had a few questions regarding this situation --
My questions are :
1) I know that I would be applying for Change of Status from H1b to F1 Visa, while that application for change of status is pending, can I continue to work on H1b ??
2) If yes, then can I keep working till my F1 visa gets approved.??? Or till the date when my school starts (school starts in Jan 15th, 2010) ??
3) While I apply for the change of status, would I have to withdraw my H1b application, or I can leave it as it is???
4) Would I need to file for B2 Visa, in the interim to avoid being out of status due to my H1 getting rejected (just in case it happens) ??
If someone can let me know the answers ASAP, I would really appreciate it, as I need to apply immediately for my change of status. Hope to hear from you soon...
My questions are :
1) I know that I would be applying for Change of Status from H1b to F1 Visa, while that application for change of status is pending, can I continue to work on H1b ??
2) If yes, then can I keep working till my F1 visa gets approved.??? Or till the date when my school starts (school starts in Jan 15th, 2010) ??
3) While I apply for the change of status, would I have to withdraw my H1b application, or I can leave it as it is???
4) Would I need to file for B2 Visa, in the interim to avoid being out of status due to my H1 getting rejected (just in case it happens) ??
If someone can let me know the answers ASAP, I would really appreciate it, as I need to apply immediately for my change of status. Hope to hear from you soon...