I came to US on B1/B2 and then changed my visa status to F1 succesfully. I would like to change it to H1B now.

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I came to US on B1/B2 and then changed my visa status to F1 succesfully. I would like to change it to H1B now. But i like to know if my application for H1B get denied then will it affect on my current F1 visa status.

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    Answered January 14, 2013 12:59. As long as your F1 visa is current a denial of your H1B will not impact your F status

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    Answered January 14, 2013 14:48. No, it should not affect it. Please be sure to read my disclaimer below. Good luck to you.

    Dean P. Murray
    The Murray Law Firm
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    Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
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    Answered January 14, 2013 23:17. I agree with my colleagues, there should be no effect of a denial provided you are in status

    Samuel Ouya Maina, Esq. 415.391.6612 s.ouya@mainalaw.com Law Offices of S. Ouya Maina, PC 332 Pine Street,... more
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    Answered January 15, 2013 08:52. As long as your F-1 status is still valid, an H-1B denial will not have a negative impact on your F-1 status.

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