Yes, it’s possible to switch from a B-2 to an F-1 visa inside the U.S., but approval can take months and you can’t start studying until it’s granted. Applying from your home country is often quicker and safer.

You can switch from a B-2 visitor visa to an F-1 student visa while in the U.S. by filing Form I-539 with USCIS after getting accepted into a SEVP-approved school.

Yes, you can apply to change from a B-2 to an F-1 visa while in the U.S., but you must meet eligibility requirements and apply before your B-2 status expires.