Can I change Tourist Visa to Student or Work Visa?

As long as you are in legal status and qualified for a student or work visa, you are allowed to apply for such under a change of status application. Kindly note that if applying for H-1B specialized occupation visa, you must have a legal status until October 1, 2021, the beginning of the government fiscal year, at which time the H-1B visa can come into effect. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.