Hi Everyone,
After my marriage last year,I moved to USA on H4 VISA Valid from (Jan 2014- Nov 2016) .My husband is on H1 and has his I140 APPROVED .I started studying in a State university from Aug 2014 and traveled to India and converted my visa status to F1 in Jan 2015 Valid from (Jan 2015-Dec 2019)
I reentered with F1 visa stamped to US in Jan 2015 with visa valid until duration of status(D/s).I can only get CPT starting Jan 2016 and OPT after I graduate in May 2016.Now since the H4 EAD rule is passed I am confused whether should I convert to H4 and get EAD or stay on F1 VISA.
I have two valid visas stamped on my passport H4 AND F1 currently .My question is that
1) Should I convert to H4 AND GET EAD or remain on F1. What are the pros and cons of each?
2) If I decide to convert to H4 AND GET EAD , Can I travel to Mexico for 3-4 days and renter on H4 which is already stamped on my passport.Will there be any issues??
Please help if possible
After my marriage last year,I moved to USA on H4 VISA Valid from (Jan 2014- Nov 2016) .My husband is on H1 and has his I140 APPROVED .I started studying in a State university from Aug 2014 and traveled to India and converted my visa status to F1 in Jan 2015 Valid from (Jan 2015-Dec 2019)
I reentered with F1 visa stamped to US in Jan 2015 with visa valid until duration of status(D/s).I can only get CPT starting Jan 2016 and OPT after I graduate in May 2016.Now since the H4 EAD rule is passed I am confused whether should I convert to H4 and get EAD or stay on F1 VISA.
I have two valid visas stamped on my passport H4 AND F1 currently .My question is that
1) Should I convert to H4 AND GET EAD or remain on F1. What are the pros and cons of each?
2) If I decide to convert to H4 AND GET EAD , Can I travel to Mexico for 3-4 days and renter on H4 which is already stamped on my passport.Will there be any issues??
Please help if possible