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Can we study on H4 status? Or need to change to F1?

Discussion in 'H4 Indian Ladies' started by josh, Aug 24, 2006.

  1. raji651

    raji651 Senior IL'ite

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    Re: Any H4 to F1 cases here ?

    Hi All,
    I am Raji. I have a masters degree in English. I am in my h4. I decided to do nursing course in georgia. First thing you have to do is to evaluate your credentials to US standards. I did that and when it came to the fee part there came the bomb. Unless you have a green card you have to pay International fee which is 4 times higher than the instate fee. So i am still thinking what to do:bang .

    Raji
     
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    himanadendla Silver IL'ite

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    Raji

    Not sure how it works for your univeristy.I did my masters on H4 visa with instate fee.
    My university eligibility is that we need to file previous year taxes the same state and some documents proof (bank statement/ mailing address so forth).
    My husband filed taxes in my state the previous year so I had the privilage to pay instate tution fee. So do check with u r univeristy .Good luck

    Regards
    Hima
     
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    Re: H4 to F1 Conversion - Questions

    Hi Kanthi

    Congrats! on getting admission! I would first consult withe the lawyer who did I-140 about pros and cons of changing status to F1. Each case is different. Pl be courageous to discuss your issue and then consider the change of status. Otherwise you might run into problems in I-485.

    Thanks
    lalitha Brahma
     
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    MeenLoch Silver IL'ite

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    Hima,


    My university eligibility is that we need to file previous year taxes the same state and some documents proof (bank statement/ mailing address so forth).

    Thnx for sharing that. I have a small question. Can you clarify please ?
    Did you and your husband file tax jointly or independently ?
    My univ wants me to have filed the taxes independently, whcih wudnt have been possible given that I didn't work and am on H4. Can you tell us all ?
     
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    raji651 Senior IL'ite

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    Hi Hima
    Thank you for the info. I will check with the university.

    Raji
     
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    himanadendla Silver IL'ite

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    Hi Raji
    No Problem

    Regards
    Hima
     
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    himanadendla Silver IL'ite

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    MeenLouch

    We file our taxes jointly as H4 we are not eligible to file independently.Some university are not aware of the visa's even my univeristy did not understand the H4 status , but the International university office got involved and resolved the issue. I paid out of state first and then they refunded me the money after they verified all the documents and status. I dont exactly remember what the issue was.

    Please let me know if further details needed

    Hima
     
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    Re: Can we study in H4 status?

    Hi,

    Can one work legally if enrolls in a master's program in pvt universities?? and also is the person eligible for work if enrolls for certification course??

    Regards.

    Lak
     
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    Re: Can we study in H4 status?

    Helo everyone..

    I have a M.Com degree from India and want to do some course which would land me with some job later on.But I am terribly confused about what course to do.If there is anyone having a similar degree plz get in touch with me so that we can figure out what to do.

    Thanks
     
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    Hi,

    I am very new to this forum.I am in a dilemma.Mine is a different version.I did my BSc and was working in IT firm for past 2 years.Now i came to US after resigning and i am in H4.I wish to do MS or any other PG course.Also thinking of applying H1 next year.Please advice what can be done

    Thanks in advance
    Aswali
     

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