Hi, I am currently under H-1. My spouse got the LC, so I joined my spouse for 485 application. I am thinking of going to a fulltime PhD degree program in the next year. I expect that by then, our 485 application is still pending, and I also want to keep my nonimmigration status until 485 approval. I have a few questions. --
(1). I have a feeling that I will not be allowed to apply for F-1, or at least might have trouble to get F-1, because F-1 does not allow for immigration intent, which contracts with the fact that I have an immigration case pending. Is that right?
(2). If F-1 is not an option, can I change my status to H-4? How ease is that while 485 is pending, and can I go to a fulltime PhD program with H-4?
(3). If H-4 is the only solution as long as I want to keep nonimmigration status while attending school, what are the potential problems that converting to H-4 from H-1 might bring out?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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(1). I have a feeling that I will not be allowed to apply for F-1, or at least might have trouble to get F-1, because F-1 does not allow for immigration intent, which contracts with the fact that I have an immigration case pending. Is that right?
(2). If F-1 is not an option, can I change my status to H-4? How ease is that while 485 is pending, and can I go to a fulltime PhD program with H-4?
(3). If H-4 is the only solution as long as I want to keep nonimmigration status while attending school, what are the potential problems that converting to H-4 from H-1 might bring out?
Thank you in advance for your help!
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It is all about verdant!