can H1 holder go full time school

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hi friends, I am an h1 holder through a consulting firm. havent been able to find job . I am considering to go to school and finish my masters. Can I go full time school? I dont wanna loose time also cant change my status to f1 without a paystubb. google serarch says part time H1 holder can go full time school. But I 've H1 and no job thru consultant. and dont know if it is part time or full time h1 (in the eyes of authorites). I personally feel even if i register all 9 credit (full time) they would never know. how would they know?? because i am going to school that I was in before(Ive finished my 1st sems of my masters) meaning that i dont need any paper works and registering classes is just a matter of clicks by going to college website . can u folks throw some ideas? I  truly appreciate u'r help.  

dipulata · Jan 20, 2009 7:31 AM · 15,579 views

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anyone?

dipulata · Jan 20, 2009 1:20 PM

you might even qualify for in-state tuition. check with your school.

danphe · Jan 20, 2009 2:04 PM

You can definitely study with H1B visa. But not as a full time, only part tme. To be a full time student you should take 9 credits and have a valid student (F1) visa. This is because you are considered as International student even with H1 visa. If you have lived in that state for over 1 year, you can qualify for in-state tuition.

harkay · Jan 20, 2009 3:07 PM

You can study full time as long as you are maintaining your H1B status. I am in H1b and I am taking full time online course.

spur230 · Jan 22, 2009 1:47 PM

yes, u can.

ek@l · Jan 22, 2009 3:36 PM

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