Dhumus,

To remain in status for now, you can apply to extend your tourist visa. Tourist visas are usually extended for a six months's period. After that you can join a college and apply for a change of your status from a tourist to a student. If your status is changed, you can remain in status as long as you go college.

For more information on current immigration matters always contact immigration attorneys. If you do not know any of them, visit www.funasia.net and on the top left corner go to Desi Pages Online. There you'll see contact information of some immigration attorneys.

Good Luck to you.