Hi there - you need to make sure that there is fewer than a 30 day gap between end of current status and beginning of F1 program. If you're unable...

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You may take the exam as an H4. Actually you wouldn't be issued an F1 to take the exam. And when you're ready to enroll, H4 allows you to enroll in...

I-140 Petition Receipt

8 days is not too long. I'd wait another 1-2 weeks.

Can I become an American citizen if I start the process today and on time to vote at the next election in November 2016

You should file any way and as quickly as the uscis office in San Jose was processing naturalization applications (3.5 months) you're not going to...

Why my husband need to go through consular processing?

Check your form I 130 on the second page and see what you said about what to do with an approved petition, if the case would be adjusted at the...

COS denied on the 28th but SEVIS says ACTIVE today. So should I assume I'm currently in legal status now?

It depends on the reason for the denial. If it is because of a problem with maintenance of status of F1 then you're out of status with the F1. If...

Can I still enter US under "Visa Waiver Program" while my Non-Immigrant Visa case is under "administrative processing"?

Check with your ESTA account, to see if your account is still valid, and if so, you may enter on VWP assuming you can overcome presumption of...

California divorce - When does legal H4 status end for a spouse of an H1B visa holder ?

It is neither. You are assuming the court will actually effectual a divorce judgment on the 6th month mark. In California the 6 months is the...

Didnt tranferred h4 transfer with new emplyer

If your wife already had an H4 then she doesn't need stamping abroad. As long as the H4 visa in her passport is still current/valid then she would...

Are we allowed to apply for change of status later on if he is here on non-immigrant visa?

I would be more concerned about the H1B1, since this visa does not permit dual intent. But the employer should still file the petition and if the...