H4 to F1 visa

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Monty_trw

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Hello:

Currently, I am on H4 visa and was thinking to be converted to F1 visa inorder to avail the advantage of the OPT.

In order to satisfy my graduate program I have to satisfy 32 credits and currently I have done with 27 credits and just left out with 5 more credits. Now, I am thinking to apply for F1 visa. I just wanted to know can I apply for my F1 visa just taking 4 credits this Fall 2006 semester (because of unavailibility of 1 credit during this fall semester) and 1 credit in Winter 2007 In this case can I get my F1 visa approved.

Since, my spouse's labor certification (GC) is waiting to be get approved, is there any problem applying for my F1 visa.
Any other suggestion are welcome.

PS: Inorder to qualify for OPT at my university, I have to be a fulltime student for 2 consecutive semesters. (I was full time student in Winter 2006 and Summer 2006).

Thanks in advance
 
Monty_trw said:
Hello:

Currently, I am on H4 visa and was thinking to be converted to F1 visa inorder to avail the advantage of the OPT.

In order to satisfy my graduate program I have to satisfy 32 credits and currently I have done with 27 credits and just left out with 5 more credits. Now, I am thinking to apply for F1 visa. I just wanted to know can I apply for my F1 visa just taking 4 credits this Fall 2006 semester (because of unavailibility of 1 credit during this fall semester) and 1 credit in Winter 2007 In this case can I get my F1 visa approved.

Since, my spouse's labor certification (GC) is waiting to be get approved, is there any problem applying for my F1 visa.
Any other suggestion are welcome.

PS: Inorder to qualify for OPT at my university, I have to be a fulltime student for 2 consecutive semesters. (I was full time student in Winter 2006 and Summer 2006).

Thanks in advance
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To start with, meet your international advisor/Counselor. He/she is the one who is going to sign your app & mention the date till which you should be given the F1. It's important that you be given sufficient time for applying & getting approval for your OPT.
This'll not affect your gc process.
goodluck.
 
H4 to F1 conversion

Monty_trw,
I am in a similar situation and would like to know what is your current situation and what advice did u receive, I am going to meet with my student advisor and see what best can be done. Any feedback would be appreciated.
good luck!
 
Monty_trw said:
Hello:

Currently, I am on H4 visa and was thinking to be converted to F1 visa inorder to avail the advantage of the OPT.

In order to satisfy my graduate program I have to satisfy 32 credits and currently I have done with 27 credits and just left out with 5 more credits. Now, I am thinking to apply for F1 visa. I just wanted to know can I apply for my F1 visa just taking 4 credits this Fall 2006 semester (because of unavailibility of 1 credit during this fall semester) and 1 credit in Winter 2007 In this case can I get my F1 visa approved.

Since, my spouse's labor certification (GC) is waiting to be get approved, is there any problem applying for my F1 visa.
Any other suggestion are welcome.

PS: Inorder to qualify for OPT at my university, I have to be a fulltime student for 2 consecutive semesters. (I was full time student in Winter 2006 and Summer 2006). At that time you are not under F1, you were in H4 so youmay not eligible for OPT
Thanks in advance
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not sure on this...I would suggest getting this confirmed thru official source.
When we approached the advisor, was not told that one would be ineligible if one is not on F1...we were told that we need to be fulltime student for 2 consecutive semesters (I think not including summer).
So, it should be fine if it's H4 earlier & F1 currently.
rgds.
 
H4 visa to F1 visa

Hello:

Currently, I am on H4 visa and was thinking to be converted to F1 visa inorder to avail the advantage of the OPT.

Currently am a part-time student paying resident tution fee. In order to satisfy my graduate program I have to satisfy 36 credits and currently I have done with 27 credits and just left out with 11 more credits. Now, I am thinking to apply for F1 visa. I just wanted to know can I apply for my F1 visa just taking 8 credits this Fall 2006 semester and 3 credit in Winter 2007 In this case can I get my F1 visa approved?? Is it possible to get an F1 approved as a part time student or should I be a full time student?

my husband's labor certification (GC) approved, and my husband is in the process of filing for I140 in whih my name is still not added is there any problem applying for my F1 visa. How long does it take to get my F1 visa approved?
Any other suggestion are welcome.

Kidnly reply ASAP
 
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