OPT to F1 visa again

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toni_tln

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Hello, i am a international student and my F1-visa will expire this December '13. I already graduated in March '13. I have applied for an OPT status and was approved, and will expire in May '14. It has been hard for me to find a job, so i am planning ahead so that i can stay here. My plan is to get another degree but this time a 4 yr course like computer science. which means i needs to go back to F1-visa status. I am in OPT right now, i've asked my DSO and she said that i just need to apply again for another F1-visa after my OPT expires. To me it sounds very easy, i know that there should be some kind of catch involve, There should be something, right? So i am asking what are the possible issue that would arise in my situation if i applied for another F1-visa?
 
OPT is F1 status. So you are basically staying in F1 status. A visa is only for entering the U.S.; if you are staying in the U.S. you don't need a visa. Your F1 status should be valid as long as you have a valid I-20.
 
I see.. If my I-20 runs it's course and expires. Can i apply for another one? Will the process be smooth or much complicated since its my 2nd I-20?
 
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