From Visitor to Professional: Is Changing Status from B-2 to F-1 to H-1B Feasible? Ep-2

Topic: From Visitor to Professional: Is Changing Status from B-2 to F-1 to H-1B Feasible? Ep-2

👩‍⚖️ GUEST: Uma Mantravadi, Esq.
👩‍💼 HOST: Nipasa Pradhan

🌍✈️ From Visitor to Professional: Is Changing Status from B-2 to F-1 to H-1B Feasible? Ep-2 🎓💼

Welcome to Episode 2! In this video, we dive deep into the journey of changing your visa status from a B-2 tourist visa to an F-1 student visa and eventually to an H-1B work visa. Learn about the requirements, challenges, and strategies to successfully navigate this process. Whether you’re planning your educational journey in the US or aiming for a professional career, this guide is for you!

5:09 – Biden’s new immigration plan how will it work?

10:20 – For individuals admitted to a top U.S. university with a B1/B2 visa, is it possible to use the Dropbox service to obtain an F-1 visa?

11:28 – Can a B-2 visa holder selected in the H1B lottery file a petition without leaving the U.S., and what should they consider in this situation?

13:34 – Hi, I got selected for H1B. I’m currently in the US on a B2 visa valid until the end of July. How should I proceed with applying for a change of status from within the US?

16:00 – hi, what are the chances for h1b second lottery 

17:45 – Can an F-1 visa holder on STEM OPT, whose F-1 visa has expired, travel internationally and apply for a new F-1 visa while their EB2 NIW is in process?

19:27 – When both spouses hold separate H1B visas and one loses their job, what are the considerations for choosing between H4 EAD and B1/B2 to potentially return to H1B status later?

21:25 – Do you know of any such cases where a company’s employee had an expired f1 visa and then they allowed the employee to come back when they got a project?

23:20 – How should one address an RFE regarding valid immigration status when filing for H1B from B-2 under premium processing?

26:09 – How does transitioning from B-2 to F-1 to H-1B visas align with my broader immigration goals, including potential permanent residency and career advancement in the U.S.?

 29:34 – If I lose my job on H-1B and want to apply for a change of status to B-1/B-2, should I submit Form I-539 by mail or can I apply online?”

35:33 – If an individual receives a NOID from one employer but has an H1B transfer pending with another, what are the implications for their current and future H1B status?

36:46 – Does time spent in the home country or on a B-2 visa in the U.S. count towards the 6-year H1B cap?

38:21 – Does the new pilot program for domestic visa stamping apply to individuals who transitioned from F-1 to H1B, or is it only for those who entered the U.S. directly on an H1B visa?

39:44 – I’m currently in the US and found your guidance very helpful. Hope to connect with you after the show for more information.

42:39 – Can I move to B1/B2 visa status after H1B layoff with an approved I140 during the 60-day grace period?

45:19 – Hi my H1b got approved from a non-profit org. Changing status from B2 – H1b. First time in the US. 

48:56 – Can I change my status to an F1 visa or another type once I’m in the USA on a B1/B2 visa? Any advice on how to proceed with this change of status?

52:32 – What alternative visa pathways are available for individuals initially on a B-2 visa who want to study and work if the F-1 to H-1B transition isn’t feasible?

55:20 – Can my spouse continue to work while the decisions on the H1B, H4, and H4 EAD are all pending?

56:57 – How to change status from a b 1 b-2 visitor visa to the F-1 student visa? What documents are required for change of status from B2 to F-1?

58:10 – What financial considerations and sponsorship requirements should I expect when moving from a B-2 to an F1 student visa, specifically regarding tuition and living costs?

1:01:13 – about H1B cap

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