If 140 is denied, can one change status to F1

[LIN04]

Hi,
As my 140 and 7th year have been denied on Sep 15th and my 6 sixth year expired on May 31st, can I join a community college so that I will have valid status? If I get accepted, how will this affect my MTR?

Please advise!!!

 

[tammy2]

There is 99% chance of denial of F1 visa since you have already shown the immigrant intent. Other then that since you are applying based upon the employment you need to have a same or similar job on hand. One more question might be about eligibility for F1 while studying in a community college. There are strict norms about number of credits you are taking etc

As always in this situation Better to jump to H1 visa then F

 

[lohith]

LIN04,
Why don't you file MTR/appeal for 140 denial? get that receipt and send to H1-b for MTR/appeal? in this case you won't be 'out of status" and H1 ext. should be approved as I-140 is appealed.

Check this thread fot 'unitednations' advice...
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=143132

 

[tennis11]

I know quite a few guys who got F-1s while pursuing pemanent residencies. I don't think it matters that much.

 

[GCNSC2004]

Why your I140 denied?

Sorry to hear that.

Can you please tell me why your I140 denied? Which INS center?

-GCNSC2004