Applying for L1 from F1 while in the US

[Leah123456 0]

How can I apply for Change of Status from L1 to F1 while in the US? Is there any other option except going out of US? What are the percentages of denial of applying while in the US vs Leaving? 

[JeanneAdil 6,510]

• The first step is to get enrolled in an accredited university and obtain an I-20 form. Since you will be changing status; you need to inform the university while filling the forms.
   
• Fill form I-539 online from and pay the required fee of $370 for application and $85 for biometric and sample verifications.
   
• Pay the I-901 fee online and keep the receipt with you. 
   
• Fill form G-1145 in case you want e-acknowledgment of your application.
   
• Keep the following documents ready-
   

• Financial documents
   
• I-94
   
• Passport with H1B visa stamp
   
• EAD
   
• H1B to F1 change of status I-20 form.
   
• Verification letter from employer as proof to show that you are currently employed.
   

• Statement of purpose reflecting the reason for the change from job to education.
   
  • Salary payslips
     
  • Passport size photograph
  • The first step is to get enrolled in an accredited university and obtain an I-20 form. Since you will be changing status; you need to inform the university while filling the forms.
     
  • Fill form I-539 online from and pay the required fee of $370 for application and $85 for biometric and sample verifications.
     
  • Pay the I-901 fee online and keep the receipt with you. 
     
  • Fill form G-1145 in case you want e-acknowledgment of your application.
     
  • Keep the following documents ready-
     
  • Financial documents
     
  • I-94
     
  • Passport with H1B visa stamp
     
  • EAD
     
  • H1B to F1 change of status I-20 form.
     
  • Verification letter from employer as proof to show that you are currently employed.
     
  • Statement of purpose reflecting the reason for the change from job to education.
     
    • Salary payslips
       
    • Passport size photograph
       
    • Mail all the documents and the receipts mentioned in the above steps to USCIS.
       
    • After 2-3 weeks, USCIS posts form I-797 for further communication.
       
    • Also, remember to keep a copy of all the documents with you for future purposes.
  • Mail all the documents and the receipts mentioned in the above steps to USCIS.
     
  • After 2-3 weeks, USCIS posts form I-797 for further communication.
     
  • Also, remember to keep a copy of all the documents with you for future purposes.