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Posted on 02 Jul 2009
Q.

H1 to F1 transfer - choice of school?

My case:
1. Last day on payroll - 05/29/2009
2. Severance paycheck ending 06/21/2009
3. 3 years on H-1B for current employer, H-1 (& I-94) expiring on 10/01/2009. GC not filed.
4. Previous MS degree on F1 from reputed university
5. No new job offers, nearly impossible right now.

I am planning to enroll in school. I have got I-20 from a community college (classes starting Sep 09) and from Kaplan testing center for GMAT (starting July end 09).

Which would be a better choice to apply for COS? Does class start date matter? If I apply for Sep 09 course, am I allowed to stay in the US, what is my legal status?

What documents/caution should I take to explain the gap between last day of work on H1 and date of COS application?

Thank you for your expert comments!

User's Location: San Jose, California, United States of America
Category: H1B Visa (Work Visa)
Posted on 02 Jul 2009
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