QUESTION
Is changing status from b2 visa to f1 visa counted as overstaying?
Asked on Dec 30th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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No.
Answered on May 28th, 2013 at 1:30 AM
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If you apply for F1 while B2 is still valid, then you will not be considered overstaying, even if B2 expires while F1 application is still pending
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 4:57 AM
If you filed before your B-2 expired, you should be ok.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 3:35 AM
Adebola O. Asekun
No. If you apply and you are granted a change of status from B-2 to F-1 you are not an overstay, You are still in status although in a new category.(F1 Student) Note that because it often takes CIS several weeks to process change of status applications, it is therefore important for you to file your change of status before your B-2 expires.
Answered on Jan 04th, 2013 at 3:30 AM
Rebecca T White
Not if the change of status is approved.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2013 at 7:27 AM
Not if you do it legally.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2013 at 5:35 AM
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It would not be counted as overstaying if the application is submitted before the expiration of your authorized stay and the application is eventually approved.
Answered on Jan 03rd, 2013 at 5:33 AM