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Tanveer_Kapoor Rookie

Tanveer_Kapoor   0

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Hello,

I have enter USA on tourist visa (B1\B2) in 2014 (Valid till 2024) and did status change to student visa (F1) got approved (No stamp on passport) inland I was in USA till 2018 on Student visa (F1). Then I moved to Canada (in 2018) got married to Canadian citizen. Currently having Indian citizenship and Canadian PR.

The question is these November 2022 my wife's cousin getting married in USA and they have invited us for wedding can I still re enter USA on tourist visa (B1\B2 as its valid till 2024) or I need to re apply for new tourist visa because of change of status inland to student (F1) and not having stamp on passport before leaving USA?

If yes tourist visa (B1\B2) stamped on passport still valid, Speaking practically will the immigration officer will let me enter the USA or not as I previously enter USA on same status (B2) and change of mind to student (F1) he/she can deport me and bard me from re entering? (I will have my wife (Canadian citizen) traveling with me and will have return ticket for both of us)

Thank you.

JeanneAdil Grand Master

JeanneAdil   6,583

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curious how u were approved for F1 from within the US

 

Can I apply for F1 visa while in US on tourist visa?
 
 
You cannot apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa inside the U.S. Visas can only be obtained outside of the U.S. at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Timona Experienced

Timona   4,208

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47 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

curious how u were approved for F1 from within the US

 

Can I apply for F1 visa while in US on tourist visa?
You cannot apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa inside the U.S. Visas can only be obtained outside of the U.S. at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

 

Apparently, it can be done. I know people who've done it.

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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Successful B2-F1 cos changed your status in the US, it didn't change your existing B2 visa. You visa is still active.

 

Will you face issues at POE? May be considering your history. Nobody can tell what'll happen. You may be allowed in or told to go back to Canada.

Edited by arken

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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.

.

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

.yana Community Regular

.yana   598

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2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

curious how u were approved for F1 from within the US

 

Can I apply for F1 visa while in US on tourist visa?
 
 
You cannot apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa inside the U.S. Visas can only be obtained outside of the U.S. at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Not a visa, status change.

I've done it in 2009 so did dozens of people I know.

 

Pretty standard procedure actually.

Timeline:

Spoiler

AOS Journey:

Spoiler

 

08/19/2016 - day 0 - I-485, I-130, I-765 sent to USCIS office in Chicago (PD: 08/23/2016)

08/31/2016 - day 9 - electronic NOAs received via text and email, check is cashed.

09/08/2016 - day 17 - biometrics appointment notice received in the mail (appointment date 09/19/2016).

09/13/2016 - day 22 - early biometrics walk in.

10/28/2016 - day 67 - EAD status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced".

11/16/2016 - day 87 - EAD card received in mail.

06/27/2017 - day 309 - contacted the congressman office.

07/28/2017 - day 340 - finally received an interview appointment in mail (online status has not changed).

08/31/2017 - day 374 - Interview; I-485 status changed to 'New Card Is Being Produced'

09/08/2017 - day 382 - greencard received in mail

I-751 & N400 Journey:

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06/20/2019 - day 1036 - ROC packet mailed (PD: 06/21/2019)

06/29/2019 - day 1045 - NOA/Extension letter received in the mail (new GC expiration date is 2/28/2021)

01/17/2020 - day 1256 - biometrics appointment

06/03/2020 - day 1382 - N400 filed online (PD: 06/04/2020)

02/01/2021 - day 1626 - Biometric Reuse notice uploaded to my online account

02/08/2021 - day 1634 - Interview Appointment notice uploaded to my online account

03/16/2021 - day 1670 - N400 Interview - passed; due to I-751 stuck in another office 'No decision can be made at this time'

06/01/2021 - day 1747 - with help of Sen. Sanders' office, I-751 file finally forwarded to St. Albans field office

06/28/2021 - day 1774 - I-751 status changed to 'New Card is Being Produced'; N400 status changed to 'Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled'

08/19/2021 - day 1826 (exactly 5 years since day 0) - Oath Ceremony (notice received on 7/19/21)

 

 

 

Tanveer_Kapoor Rookie

Tanveer_Kapoor   0

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2 hours ago, arken said:

Successful B2-F1 cos changed your status in the US, it didn't change your existing B2 visa. You visa is still active.

 

Will you face issues at POE? May be considering your history. Nobody can tell what'll happen. You may be allowed in or told to go back to Canada.

Any tips on re entering US on tourist visa? Should I travel throw road or fly (which make easy immigration)? Driving by road with my wife and in laws (all Canadian citizen excluding me) or just fly with my wife and me? Wedding destination is Houston Texas.

nastra30 Experienced

nastra30   2,298

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Change of Status from B to F-1 status is nothing new. Actually in the last couple of years it was also beefed up to also grant you authorized stay until COS is denied/approved.

 

I don't think it cancels op's existing B2 visa though so op can attempt to use B2 to travel again. Obviously entry will be at the discretion of IO at POE when they examine op's history.

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arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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1 hour ago, Tanveer_Kapoor said:

Any tips on re entering US on tourist visa? Should I travel throw road or fly (which make easy immigration)? Driving by road with my wife and in laws (all Canadian citizen excluding me) or just fly with my wife and me? Wedding destination is Houston Texas.

You just travel and hope for the best.

Flying or drive, you may still be subjected to the same level of issues. It all depends on the POE officer. If flying may be best to fly through airports with US pre clearance facility so you would know if you will allowed in before getting on the plane. 

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

.

.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

nastra30 Experienced

nastra30   2,298

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2 hours ago, arken said:

If flying may be best to fly through airports with US pre clearance facility so you would know if you will allowed in before getting on the plane

I second this👆

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