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Subject: Re: question about F-1 visa length Posted on: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:38:47 +0000 (UTC)

If the I-20 is due to expire, then one must get a new I-20
or an extension from the school, correct?

olwagner@netcourrier.com wrote:
> By "it may become obvious that you're only doing so to circumvent
> immigration laws", I meant to add "and his F-1 extentions may end up
> being denied.
>
> olwagner@netcourrier.com wrote:
> > Yes, if you're on F-1 without going firther in your studies, it may
> > become obvious that you're only doing so to circumvent immigration
> > laws.
> >
> > There's nothing wrong with staying on F-1 for 10 years going from
> > Bachelor > Master > PhD
> >
> > If he's smart enough to get accepted, and willing to go thru that, he
> > should consider a PhD. Tution is paid, and scholarships are much more
> > frequent than at the Masters level.
> >
> >
> >
> > ap wrote:
> > > Hello,
> > > A family member's F-1 visa will expire at end of year. He finished his
> > > mba, and is on practical training, but didn't get H1 sponsorship.
> > >
> > > Is it possible to re-enroll in another master's program and extend
> > > his F-1?
> > >
> > > Also, are there issues if someone has been on an F-1 for 8 years?
> > >
> > > Let me know. Thanks!

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