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spencer grant

Posted 4 months ago

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If you enter the U.S. on a B-2 visa but decide to study, how can you change your status legally?
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olivia barrett

Answered 4 months ago

User

File Form I-539 to change status to F-1 before your B-2 status expires.

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vincent palmer

Answered 4 months ago

User

Wait for USCIS approval before starting school.

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hailey douglas

Answered 4 months ago

User

Alternatively, leave the U.S. and apply for an F-1 visa abroad.

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mitchell cross

Answered 4 months ago

User

Make sure your intent to study wasn’t preplanned when entering on B-2, to avoid issues.

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