Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota
hello I am on a visiting visa here to the U.S, and i was acceped to a college, and i would to go to that college. I it wise to get a change of status or go home to get the visa.
I would to get an answer soon.
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
It really depends on how long you have been in the U.S., presumably in a tourist status. The concern is that a Change of Status (COS) may be denied if it has been less than 60 days since your last entry. More so, if it is documented that you contacted the school within 30 days of your entry, then this may also be a reason for denial.
Otherwise, applying for COS may take many months, whereas depending on where you are from it may take a shorter amount of time to have the visa stamped in your passport.
Note, most out-of-state attorneys can legally help you because we are permitted to practice federal immigration law outside of our state of jurisdiction. Please feel free to contact me for a free initial consultation.
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Michael A. Harris, Esq.
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In many cases, it's preferred to apply for a Student visa at the US Consulate in the applicant's home country.
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