devo, I'm not quite sure if the questions asked to Parbatekanchhi are relevant to you. With all due respect, the scenarios aren't quite comparable. I mean, she's enrolled in a PhD program w/ an assistantship (most likely). On the other hand, you've been working towards your Bachelor's degree for the past 8 years.

You'll need to come up w/ a resounding proof before your visa gets renewed. That could be anything. If you're set to inherit a fortune as your parents' only child, that might suffice. If I were you, I'd try to apply it via Mexico or Canada. If not, I'd wait till enrolling in a Master's Program. But then, since you're set to graduate in March, they might not care all that much.