
Can I have B1/B2 visa and F-1 visa?
You cannot have both. you are on F-1 visa now and you will stay on F1 status until you finish your studies. Once you finish your studies, you may change your status back to B1/B2 while you are in the U.S.
Can I change my status from B1/B2 to B2?
Once you finish your studies, you may change your status back to B1/B2 while you are in the U.S. However, once you leave the U.S. on the B1/B2, you must apply for a visa outside of the U.S...
Can I hold two visas at the same time?
You can only hold one visa status at a time. You can't be both F and B. Your B is gone. If you apply for another B, your F will be gone. The above is general advice and no substitute for targeted advice given by a competent attorney.
Will US F1 visa appointments work in India for Fall 2022?
Similar to those calls, today there was a Facebook Live organized by the US Embassy in India with Mr. Don Heflin, who is head of the US Consulates in India, as the host outlining how the F1 Visa appointments slots and interviews would work for Fall 2022 applicants, including some info on the B1/B2 Appointments and travel.

Can I have both F1 and B2 visa?
No. You can only hold one visa status at a time. You can't be both F and B.
Can a person hold two US visas at the same time?
You may apply for two different visas at the same time if you can show that you will enter the United States on the first visa, leave and re-enter on the other. You are required to complete one visa application form DS-160 but pay two MRV fees; the second fee is paid to the Embassy cashier on the day of the interview.
Will my B1 B2 visa be Cancelled when I apply for an F-1?
Your B-1/B-2 visa will not be cancelled if you decide not to continue with your F-1 studies in the U.S. and you promptly depart the U.S. thank you for your answer.
Can I apply for F1 visa if I have B1 visa?
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].
Can I have a tourist visa and a student visa?
Yes, a B2 tourist visa can be changed to an F1 visa. The process is fraught with uncertainties but the possibility is still there. To get it done, one must know the terms and conditions that are needed to be furnished.
Can you hold multiple visas?
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.
How long does it take to change visa status from F-1 to B2?
Currently, USCIS takes approximately 10-12 months to process an application for change or extension of status, Form I-539. If a person enters on a B1/B2 visitor visa, generally the person is given 6 months of time or “status” to be in the US after successfully completing inspection.
Can I change my F1 visa to B1?
In general, you may apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were lawfully admitted to the United States with a nonimmigrant visa, your nonimmigrant status remains valid, you have not violated the conditions of your status, and you have not committed any crimes that would make you ineligible.
Can B1 B2 visa be converted to green card?
A B-1/B-2 visa does not grant permanent resident status — it is a temporary visa – but the holder can apply for a green card. The maximum amount of time issued for a B1/B2 visa is 180 days. This visa allows for multiple entries into the United States.
Can I change my F1 visa to b2?
A change to B-2 status is possible. If you have been studying in the United States, most likely on an F-1, M-1, or other temporary (nonimmigrant) visa, you might want to finish your stay with a little vacation.
Can I apply for student visa while on tourist visa in USA?
If you truly are traveling to the United States as a tourist with the intent to study, you can request a B-2 prospective student visa. This visa can be issued if you are: undecided about where you want to study. have good reasons for entering the United States more than 30 days before your academic program starts, or.
Can I change my visa from tourist to student?
If you are in the United States on a visitor visa, you can still change to F-1 student status to reflect your new circumstances. If you want to do this, you will already need to have been accepted to study at a U.S. academic institution, and fulfill all the other requirements of the F-1 visa.
Can I have both B1 and j1 visa?
You can hold the visas concurrently but can only enter on one status. Entering on a J-1 will not invalidate your B-1 visa.
Can I apply for two student visas for different countries at the same time?
Yes of course. You can have valid visas to N number of countries at the same time.
Can I have both H4 and B1 visa?
You may enter on the H4 visa, and yes you are allowed to have two valid visas at one time, you may not have two status' as one time, when you enter on H4, your status will be H4, you may not also hold B1 status while in USA, however if you complete your H4 status and depart, if your B1 visa is still valid, you may use ...
Gen Kimura
No. You can only hold one visa status at a time. You can't be both F and B. Your B is gone. If you apply for another B, your F will be gone.
Hassan Minhaj Ahmad
You cannot have both. you are on F-1 visa now and you will stay on F1 status until you finish your studies. Once you finish your studies, you may change your status back to B1/B2 while you are in the U.S. However, once you leave the U.S. on the B1/B2, you must apply for a visa outside of the U.S. Good luck