IMPORTANT, VERY NEED HELP. about double case. please

[mulexus]

Hi. First of all I would like to thank to everybody whom may read this. I really need help. So please don't hesitate to follow my story and I hope someone really can help me. Please.. Thanks in advance.

I came here to US, since Nov 2006. My I-94 expired on May 2, 2007. I applied for B2 tourist visa extension on April 2007. As I understand that I may stay lawfully while my case still pending; on late July 2007 I filed my 2nd case -- that is exchange of status to F1 visa. Because I was accepted on Master Programs here in CA. Using the same I-539 (to extend stay/exchange status).

My problem is, really big problem, that my 1st case already got denied the letter of denial is written on August 13, 2007. And according from the letter I should depart from US within 30 days (my deadline is September 10).

But I still have my 2nd case pending (my exchange of status to F1 visa).

My questions are (please help me, i'm really sad and need input):
1. Should I wait here (stay in US) for my 2nd case result? Will I still have legal rights to stay here in US, while my 1st extension case had been denied?

2. I have B2 5 years tourist visa, is that true that when I depart from US, they will VOID my visa (no longer use) even though they don't stamp it?

3. If I go back to my home country (Indonesia), will I be able to apply the F1 visa from there?

4. When I go home, what are the things I should do, to make me eligible to come back anytime to US, or to be successful later on to apply the new Visa?

I just found this web and forum today. I really really hope, someone would be able to give me some helps, suggestions, and opinion.

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Sincerely,

Mulexus.

Thanks guys

[topcatin]

You can get back to your home country and try again.No harm in that.
My understanding is you need to get your F1 stamped at the home country. Since you have been on B1 , I dont understand how you can change that to F1 while you are in the US. I have not heard of that happening but people can go back and get the F1 stamped and then return back. Am not sure on your second case of whether you are legally allowed to stay. What you can do is tell your university to push your admission to the next semester or the next year. Go back to your home country and apply for F1. Your university will have to issue you a new-I-20 and this is possible. Find out with your International Student Services of your university. Explain to them the situation you are in and they will guide you on this.You should contact them in any case.

[mulexus]

I'm also entered US under "Special Registration", and when I came here back then, they told me, if later I go back to my home country - I should report and do the interview on the special office at the airport.

My questions are:
1. What is the best answer explaining why I extended my visa here in the US?

2. When I applied the F1 visa later in Indonesia (home country), what is the best answer when the US embassy officer ask me during the interview?

3. When is the most safe time to apply the F1 visa after I go back on September 10 - Sept 13 (arrived)? Since my school will start on January 7.

Thank you very much.
Sincerely,

mulexus