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    sunparsi Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 29, 2008, 03:28 PM
    Stamping forchange my status from /B1B2 to F1 when I am in US?
    Hi,

    I have a valid B1/B2 visa and In the meanwhile iapplied for change of status to F1and my F1 petition is approved but I don't know the next procedure for stamping. Can anyone guide me if I could change my status from /B1B2 to F1 when I am in US? If so what is the procedure and how long does it take?

    Thanks ,

    Regards..
    Sandeep:)
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    lawanwadee Posts: 3,653, Reputation: 124
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    Sep 29, 2008, 10:26 PM

    No visa stamping.. this is not H-1B. You will receive a new I-94 which must be accompanied with I-20.

    If you leave US, you must apply for F-1 and have your passport stamped or you won't be able to return.
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