Legal Question in Immigration Law in Missouri

I am in a tourist visa here in US, I do have 10 years tourist visa and when I entered the country they stamped for me 6 months to stay here.

I am 22 years old and I do have my bachelor degree from a University in Morocco, by the way I am a female originally from Morocco. I would like to attend a university here and get my Master degree, my question is, is there a way to change my status here instead of flying back to Morocco to get a new visa? is it easy to get that?

I hope to hear from someone soon,

Regards

Nana


Asked on 8/15/09, 9:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

That could be possible if you are accepted into the Master degree program, get I-20 form from the university, have funds to pay tuition and living expenses (could be from a few thousand to tens thousand dollars a year), and eligible apply for a change of status prior to expiration of 6 months given to you on I-94. You can start attending school when the change of status is approved, and it can take a few months.

Generally, it's better to apply for a Student visa at the Consulate in the home country. However, depending on circumstances, it's possible to do as a change of status without leaving the USA.

If you have additional questions or require a consultation, please email at Attorney [@] law-visa-usa.com

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Answered on 8/15/09, 10:09 pm


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