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    meow7887 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 8, 2009, 07:27 AM
    COS b2->f1 for a previous f1 student
    I previously held an f1 from 2004-2008 for undergrad. Returned to my country (india) in 2008. Decided to come back for grad school so applied for a 'prospective student b2' in jan 09. Came to the US on the b2 and received acceptance from grad school... so now I want to change my b2 to an f1.

    The thing is that my classes start aug 24th and I just have a bit over a month before then... do you think I stand a chance by doing a COS and getting it approved in time? Or is it too risky and I should return to my country to get the F1 stamp? Shouldn't it be faster for me as I clearly stated in my b2 visa app that I was a prospective student and I would do a COS? [currently USCIS states that the wait time for COS is 2.5 months avg]

    Please advise ASAP!!
    Thank you!
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    Jul 8, 2009, 08:59 AM

    It won't be any faster because of your visa classification. The USCIS doesn't operate that way. Timing is difficult with F-1 COS cases as the I-20 and start of class must be within 30 days of your B-2 I-94 expiration.
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