can I change the visa status after moving to the US?

[chumi 27]

Hi everyone!

I have a question about the changing status.

My husband just sent I-130 last week, and we are now waiting for NOA1.

I found a nice school in the US, and hope to go with a student visa coz CR-1 takes tons of time.

My question here is "is it possible if I got a student visa while applying for I-130/CR-1, and enter the US? And then change the visa status?"

Japanese embassy said that the immigration at the airport may refuse my entering the US with a student visa because I already got married with American, and so they may think I will stay and live in the US illegally.

I do understand that but some people want to study in the US right?

If someone here have the experience like this, please share.

Thank you!

[Boiler 45,499]

Legally, no.

A student visa is a non immigrant visa and with that plan you would likely be refused.

[chumi 27]

I see. The American embassy said if I was still a single, it would work.

But I already got married and so this idea does not work.

It is pretty sad I cannot go to the school until when I get a green card, but well I understand I should wait..

Thank you!

[Boiler 45,499]

Marital status is immaterial.