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Changing F1 to B2

Asked on Apr 21st, 2022 on Immigration - Pennsylvania
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I am an international student with F1 Visa. I would like to explore more US before I leave. So that, I am thinking to change my visa status from F1 to B2. How long should I apply for B2 visa ahead?
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Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving New York, NY
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Please remember that F-1 status confers a 60 day grace period following the end of your student status. If that is not sufficient, you can file a change of status request to B-2. Most applications are submitted at least 15 days before the ending of the current status. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (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.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2022 at 8:27 PM

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