USCIS Says No School if on B-1/B-2
August 19 - The USCIS is reminding visitors in B-1 or B-2 status that it is prohibited to enroll in a course of study while in B-1 or B-2 status. The USCIS states that visitors must first obtain F-1 (academic student ) or M-1 (vocational student) immigration status before enrolling in a course of study.
B-1 immigration status is for business visitors, and B-2 immigration status is for tourists. Most visitors to the U.S. each year enter on a B-1/B-2 visa. This visa typically allows visitors to enter for at least six months, but it does not authorize employment or attending school in the U.S.
A B-1 or B-2 visitor who enters to look at schools and then enroll, must apply for a change of status to either an F-1 or M-1 student visa before then can actually enroll. A visitor still in the U.S. can apply for a change of status, as long as their B-1 or B-2 period of stay has not yet expired.
B-1 immigration status is for business visitors, and B-2 immigration status is for tourists. Most visitors to the U.S. each year enter on a B-1/B-2 visa. This visa typically allows visitors to enter for at least six months, but it does not authorize employment or attending school in the U.S.
A B-1 or B-2 visitor who enters to look at schools and then enroll, must apply for a change of status to either an F-1 or M-1 student visa before then can actually enroll. A visitor still in the U.S. can apply for a change of status, as long as their B-1 or B-2 period of stay has not yet expired.
