stp Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 I am currently in US on an H4 visa. I have just been admitted to Cal state university at LA for my MBA which starts in May 2008. I want to pursue the MBA on an F1 visa for which I have not yet applied, but will be doing so by April 2008. My MBA is a 1 year course. Will I be eligible for the OPT after a 1 year course on the F1 status? My primary concern is this: will my status be considered as F1 from the day I apply for visa change (1st week of April 2008) OR from the day I join school (May 2008) OR from the day I receive the F1 visa (which could be about 2 months after school starts). Will I have to apply for my OPT 12 months after I apply for F1 OR start school OR receive F1? This is important because if my F1 status is considered from the day I receive the F1 visa, 2 months after school starts, then I cant apply for the OPT before the end of the 4th quarter of MBA. Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 AFter completion of MBA you should be able to apply for 1 year OPT. You will be considered F-1 from the date the change is approved by the government. However, I think this will not effect your OPT. Tino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deed.indeed Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hey Guys, I am a newbie to this forum..I found this forum and its members very helpful..I also need guidance on my Visa issue.. I came to US on H4 visa and now I have got admission for MS for the fall qaurter 2009..I want to go to India this december and I am aware that if I change my visa to F1 ,I may be rejected stamping when in India... Can I apply for F1 and not change the status (remain in h4)..then go to India for the F1 stamping and if they reject F1 ,can i still come to US on my H4 visa which is valid for one more yr.:hmm: Thanks in adivce for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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