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[forinfo]

Hi, I am applying for F1 visa this fall in india. i hold a valid H1 visa. If my F1 gets rejected is that the end of line or Can I come back on a valid H1 visa and later apply for a change of status to F1. Please help.

 

[whiz-kid]

COS possible in US if you have maintained H-1 status

If you merely have a H-1 visa and travel to US and immediately apply for COS then there is a greater probability of rejection of application.