H1b - F1 timeframe

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I was just accepted to a Master's program and want to go to school for the fall semester. I also need to quit my job for various reasons asap. Currently on H1b. If I quit now and apply for Change of status to F1, will I be out of status for any duration, assuming I can get the i-20 within a month? There is a 60 day grace period per USCIS for changing from h1b to other non-immigrant visas. USCIS guidelines also say that one needs to join the next possible semester upon receipt of i-20. Looking for suggestions. Thanks.

mike_tyke21 · Apr 17, 2017 1:13 PM · 13,556 views

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anyone?

mike_tyke21 · Apr 17, 2017 4:52 PM

I don't think you will be out of status as there is 60 days grace period as you mentioned. I wouldn't take chances on these matters, better call lawyer https://www.uscis.gov/news/new... If you do find more info, please do share it over here as well.

texasheat · Apr 17, 2017 7:31 PM

thanks, texasheat!

mike_tyke21 · Apr 18, 2017 3:56 PM

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