pranita1980 if you have been working in h1 and do have paystubb try to change to f1 status. If you have 2 recent paystubbs you have 80-90% chances of getting f1 visa. when your h1 extension got denied did u get notice to leave the country?

An alien already in the united states can apply for a change to f-1 status if he or she has maintained lawful non immigrant status up to the time application is filed.

Required documents/evidence

·        Form I-539

Application to extend or change nonimmigrant  status. The student should complete the entire form and sign it.

·        Form I-539 fee can be in the form of check or money order

·        Original I-20

-the student should submit an original form I-20 (the entire form). The student and DSO should sign the form where required.

- The sevis record should be created with I-20 issuance reason.” Initial attendance-change of status requested”

·        Proof of payment of the sevis I-901 fee

·        Form I-94 photocopy

·        Photocopy of current immigration status document, visa stamp, and passport id pages

At issue is whether or not the individual is in status at the time the change of status is being requested. Any immigration document (in addition to I-94) that may establish the validity of the applicant’s status at the time of application should be included. Copies of the passport id pages are included for completeness.

·        Photocopy of financial support documents.

Same financial support information used to obtain the I-20 from the school

·        Dependent family member documentation (if dependent family members currently in the U.S plan to change their status as well)

·        Letter from the student  explaining why he/she wants to change the status to f1 (its optional)