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    rajya9 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 24, 2008, 09:04 AM
    visa staus change from h4 to f1
    Hi,

    I am currently on H4 visa.I would like to change my visa status to F1 and study masters here in U.S.Do I have to go back to my country India for change of visa status or is it possible to change my visa status with out again going to india.
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    Nov 30, 2008, 11:34 AM

    You can go to school on H-4 visa.

    If you do want to change to F-1, you can file change of status but if you travel outside US, you must apply for a new F-1 in order to return.
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    Dec 1, 2008, 08:13 AM
    Hi,

    Thanks,I want to work on CPT as I am not sure of a H1 visa.I am trying for admission in a university in California.


    Quote Originally Posted by lawanwadee View Post
    You can go to school on H-4 visa.

    If you do want to change to F-1, you can file change of status but if you travel outside US, you must apply for a new F-1 in order to return.

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