H1b to B2 conversion?

[gkr747]

Hi, I am in a situation where my H1 6yrs expires in July and would like to go for change of staus to B2 for a couple of months after which I will have H1 staus again.

Can I convert from H1 to B2 for 2 months so that I do not have to leave the country?

[shervin143]

You can. But it is never advisable.

[gkr747]

thank you, may I know your view why you expressed "never advisable"

[shervin143]

There are plenty of posts that explains why a COS from B1/B2 to H1B later is not advisable. Search and read them. Also, if you have filed for a COS to B2 and stay assuming that it will get approved and if later it gets denied for any reason, then the time spend in U.S after the I-94 expiry date will be treated as illegal stay. As per theory, what you are trying do wiill work. But it is kind of risky.