H4 to F1

Hi
I am planning to change my status from h4 to f1.I got admission from universities.My name was included in my husbands I140.I have heard that my F1 can be rejected because I140 petetion shows immigration intent ..whereas F1 is non immigrant visa. Please let me know if any one has gone thru this process ...what are the chances of getting my F1 approved?
plss reply as early as possible as i am planning to do this by fall.

Thanks in advance.

Dear Kanthi,

I am in a similar boat as you are, except that I am already on F1 and also added to hub's I-140. As long as you change your status here in the US and do not travel outside the country while on F-1, you wouldn't be questioned by anyone. Only when you travel outside of US, will you need to get your visa stamped. Although, well I am not sure how it works when you apply for F-1 while your husband is on I-140...i think it should be okay bcz he is still on H1B and not really on green card.

Wish you luck!

hi shal,

Thanks for the reply.I heard that it ..if you are on f1 and your name is added to
green card there wont be any problem..But in my case name is already on I140 and i am applying for f1...this case has chances of rejection..if any one has got their f1 approved or rejected in my situation..pleassssssse reply...

Thanksss
kanthi

Hi Kanthi

What happened with your visa change? Did it get through smoothly? I am in a similar situation this yr. My course is starting in about 1.5 months and I have been offered a GRA by the university. My husband has filed for I-140 and it is pending. I am wondering if I can get the stamping done in Mexico. What did you do?