Change of Status H4-F1-H1 or H4-H1?

USA L1, L2 Visa
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Hi,

I am on H4 status want to apply for H1 in April 2013.But as a back up I do a Change of status(COS) to F1.

Suppose I apply today for Change of status from H4 to F1, as COS takes 4 months(NY) and also  I find someone to sponsor my H1b in April 2013. What will happen if:

1. F1 gets approved in/after April 2013 and I again do COS from F1 to H1?

2. F1 status is pending and I found employer who will sponsor for H1 in April 2013?

3.Shall I change my status from H4 to F1 now or should I enroll as on H4 status and search for employer who sponsor me H1 in April 2013, and if H1 is denied then apply for COS to F1?

 

Please Advise.
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You will one COS now from H-4 to F-1, and another one along w/ your H-1 petition in April from H-4 to H-1 (or F-1 to H-1 if F-1 COS gets approved by that time).

  1. You will remain on F-1 status until Oct 1 or H-1 COS approval date (whichever is later). If H-1 COS is denied, then you will continue to remain on F-1 status

  2. You can file H-1 petition w/ H-4 to H-1 COS.

  3. When is your school starting? You can talk to them about enrolling on H-4 now, and maybe changing to F-1 in future. Personally, I prefer studying on H-4 until you have clarity on your H-1. I assume your preferance is to work and you will leave your school once H-1 gets approved. So why spend more money on international fees when you can study on H-4.