Holders of travel in USA do not have the right to study in schools and colleges - an official explanation

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According to the rules 8 CFR 214.2 (b) (7), in the presence of B-1 / B-2 status training in the United States is prohibited.

Before enrolling in a school, people who have tourist status should receive F-1 status (university student) or M-1 (vocational school student).

If the incoming does not change the status, it will lead to its violation. People with B-1 / B-2 status, who violated the rules, enrolled in school, do not have the right to extend or change to F-1 or M-1 status. These rules do not provide for any exceptions.

How can I get F-1 or M-1 status?

If you now have a B-1 / B-2 status and would like to register for classes, you can apply for a status change to F-1 or M-1, depending on the circumstances, if:

• you are not registered in classes yet
• your current status has not expired
• you didn't work illegally

To change non-immigration status from B-1 / B-2 to F-1 or M-1, you must apply for a non-immigrant’s renewal / change of status (I-539 form) and collect all the necessary documents listed in the instructions.

Please note:

• if you register for classes before USCIS approves your I-539 form, you will not have the right to change your status from B to F or M.

• if you are applying for a B-1 / B-2 status renewal and you are already enrolled in classes, USCIS cannot approve the B-1 / B-2 renewal due to a status violation.

What if I do not have the right?

If you do not have the right to change your status to F-1 or M-1, you can apply for an F-1 or M-1 visa at a consular office abroad. For information, please visit the Department of State website at www.state.gov/travel . For more information about the student exchange program (SEVP), please visit the SEVP website at: www.ice.gov/sevis .

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services encourages all students and prospective students to work closely with their authorized official (DSO) to coordinate the deadlines for submitting an application for status change.

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