"Amanda" wrote in message
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> LucyMO wrote in message
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> > it would be wise to tell the officer that you are a prospective student,
> > although you are not obligated to do so.
> >
> > Yes, you can try change your
> > status to F-1 upon arrival, but it takes several months and it is not
> > guaranteed.
> In the mean time, the school can let him take classes if the school wants
to.
No, Amanda, the school cannot legally allow him to take classes while an
application to change from B-2 to F-1 is pending. He is legally prohibited
from "enrolling in a course of study or taking other actions inconsistent
with B nonimmigrant status" unless USCIS has approved his change to "an
appropriate student nonimmigrant status."
Prior to April 12, 2002, a school could legally allow a person to enroll in
courses during the pendency of a change to F-1. However, a rule was issued
on 04/12/2002 which prohibited this practice. See
http://www.nafsa.org/content/ProfessionalandEducationalResources/ImmigrationAdvisingResources/frbstudy.htm.
From the comments on the rule:
"However, this interim rule applies to all aliens who are admitted as, or
change their status to, a B-1 or B-2 nonimmigrant, on or after April 12,
2002. This interim rule also applies to all current B visitors who apply for
an extension of their B nonimmigrant status on or after April 12, 2002."
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