Q: Should I leave the US if I want to return to my F1 status?
I have been in the US since 2012 on a single-entry F1 visa. Recently, I applied for OPT and it was approved on 03/2018. Today, I received an admission and I have decided to accept that. If I just transfer my SEVIS records to the new university, should I leave the country to get a new F1 visa? (I know my OPT will end if I transfer my SEVIS record)
A:
This is a subject you want to discuss with the Designated Student Official (DSO) at your new university.
DSOs can answer your questions and guide you through the process of studying in the United States.
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