Can I have both B2 and F1 visa?

Q. 19 Is is O.K. to have two visas at the same time? Yes, as long as the visas are for different purposes. For example it is OK to have a B1/B2 (tourist/business) and F1 (student) together, but not OK to have two valid F1 visas.

Can I have B2 and F1 visa at the same time?

Having both a B1/B2 (business/tourist) visa and an F1 (student) visa does not necessarily allow you to enter the United States before the one-month time limit before classes start on your F1 visa. Typically, the B1/B2 visa allows you to enter the United States for short-term business or tourist purposes.

Can I have a visitor visa and a student visa at the same time?

A student visa (F or M) is required to study in the United States. Foreign nationals may not study after entering on a visitor (B) visa or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), except to undertake recreational study (non-credit) as part of a tourist visit. For more information on the VWP, see Visa Waiver Program.

Can I have 2 US visas at the same time?

If you apply for two types of visas and are eligible for both visas, consular officers are permitted to issue two concurrently valid visas. For example, you may have a B1/B2 visa for tourist purposes that was granted for 10 years and also be issued an E-2 visa to run a business in the United States.

Can you have F1 visa and tourist visa?

If you are in the US on a student visa, you may apply to change to a tourist visa but keep in mind that change of status takes a long time and the maximum you will get is 180 days. Also, you cannot have two visas at the same time so you lose your student visa once the visitor status takes effect.

How to Change Status From a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa to the F-1 Student Visa

Will my B1 B2 visa be Cancelled when I apply for an F-1?

Will my B1 Visit visa will be cancelled if I apply for F1.? No, current visas are not cancelled when you apply for a different visa.

Can I change status from F-1 to B2?

It is possible to file for a change of status from F-1 to B-2 from within the U.S. by filing the Form I-539 with the proper supporting documentation and filing fees. You may want to consult with an attorney to determine your eligibility for B-2 status.

Can you hold two different visas?

Though you are only allowed to have one status at a time, meaning you are not allowed to be here on two different types of visas, you are allowed to possess two E-3s at once. For example, you can be here on either two part-time E-3 visas or one full-time E-3 visa and one part-time E-3 visa.

How long does it take to change visa status from B2 to f1?

Processing with USCIS can take 6 to 12 months plus mailing time or longer depending on USCIS processing times. While the application is pending you may not leave the United States. Applicants in B-2 status may not begin classes until they have changed to a student status or other status eligible to enroll in classes.

What is the 2 year rule for US visa?

Some exchange visitors with J-1 visas are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement. It requires you to return home for at least two years after your exchange visitor program. This requirement is part of U.S. law, in the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 212(e).

Do Canadian students need F1 visa?

Canadians do not need to apply for an F-1 visa, but they do need to get F-1 visa status when they cross into the USA. The Form I-20 is the primary document indicating your eligibility to receive F-1 visa status (student) immigration benefits, including the right to enroll in classes.

How long does it take for F1 visa to be approved?

The time that it takes to apply for a F1 student visa varies with individuals and circumstance. The entire process can take as short as 1 week, but may also extend to a few months for more complex cases.

Can b1 B2 visa be converted to green card?

As a B-1/B-2 visitor, you could potentially apply for a green card from within the United States, a process known as “adjustment of status” (AOS). You can also apply from your home country using consular processing.

How many times can I enter the U.S. on a B2 visa in a year?

The B1/B2 visa is a multiple-entry visa, which means you can use it to enter the U.S. more than once. There's no set limit to the number of times you can visit the U.S. in a year, and it depends on the specific circumstances and discretion of the CBP officers who review your case each time you enter.

Can you marry a US citizen while on a B2 visa?

Generally, it is legal to get married while you are in the U.S. as a visitor on a B-2 visa, but only if you return home at the end of your permitted stay.

Can I have two F-1 visas?

Yes, a student can apply for the F-1 visa for a second time after successfully completing the course of study enrolled for under the first F-1 visa.

How to convert B2 visa to F-1?

All other B1 and B2 visitors may apply for a change of nonimmigrant status to F1/M1 student by filing the Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Status. However, B visitors should be aware of the 30/60 day rule [see comprehensive article].

How long can you stay in the U.S. after your B2 visa expires?

The visa expiration date has nothing to do with the authorized length of your stay in the United States for any given visit. You are generally authorized to stay in the United States until the date on your Form I-94, given to you by a U.S. immigration officer when you entered the United States.

How long does B2 status last?

Additionally, there are strict requirements on studying in the United States as a visitor. While B-1 or B-2 visas may be valid up to 10 years, visitors on B-1 or B-2 will only be permitted to stay in the United States for a short duration (maximum 6 months), as granted by US Customs and Border Protection upon arrival.

What happens if you apply for visa twice?

If you reapply for a visa after being found ineligible, with the exception of 221(g) refusals, you must submit a new visa application and pay the visa application fee again.

What is the 10 year visa for USA?

The Duration of stay of a US visa refers to the longest period the visa holder is allowed to stay in US from the day following entry to US. The US visas are generally issued for a period of 10 years with multiple entries and one can stay for up to 6 months on each visit.

Can husband and wife apply together for US visa?

We recommend that you apply for the visa at the same time as your partner; if not, you will be required to furnish a copy of the visa endorsed in your partner's passport in addition to the documents listed above.

Can we convert tourist visa to student visa in USA?

It is possible to do that, but you must be accepted by a US school, must have a valid I-20 form from that school, and cannot study until the change of visa type is approved - which will take about a year, during which you can't study or work.

What is the 30 60 days rule in immigration?

If you filed between 30 and 60 days of entering, USCIS flagged your application as suspicious but did not outright disqualify you from green card status. If you filed 60 days or later after your arrival, USCIS did not view your application as suspicious.

How do I keep my F1 visa status?