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Is it advisable to extend a B-1/B-2 visitor visa while applying for an F-1 student visa?
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Transitioning from H-1B to B-2 and subsequently applying for F-1 status receives heightened scrutiny regarding non-immigrant intent. Applicants must provide strong, legitimate justification for returning to school to demonstrate that the change of status is not merely a strategy to prolong their stay in the U.S.