H4 to F1

[Unregistered]

Hi Shah,

Thanks in advance for your time and expertise.

I came to US on H1b in 2007. Unfortunately my company never filed on time for my labor/PERM process for GC. I quit the company when I still had 5.5 months left on my H1b and moved to H4. (My older h1 was cancelled once I resigned)

I am now looking at getting into F1 via a masters course and then working on OPT. Is that an option for me? Does F1 COS get more queries for one year masters?

I gather that I would need someone to file my PERM while I am on OPT to continue working when OPT ends.

Does the above plan make sense? Or are there any pitfalls?

Thanks,
Meera

[Unregistered]

Additional information

Just wanted to add that the 5.5 months left on h1 was from the h1 maxout of 6 years in USA.

[shah]

You should be fine but make sure you were on h4 before shifting to f1 because if you COS from f1 to H1, there is a chance USCIS continue counting the H1 and expires all the time left. You can file the PERM but because F1 is a non dual intent visa, there might be issues in renewing your F1. Feel free to call 510 742 5887 for a personal consultation.