Milpitas, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: I am on B1/B2 visa and in US. I wanted to apply for F2, wife on Stem OPT. Do i have to go back to India for F2 interview

Hello,

I am currently on B1/B2 Visa and my wife is on F1 visa. If anyone can help me with information about F2 Visa. I am currently in the US, Can i apply for F2 in US ? Or do i need to visit India and Apply for F2 from there ? A lawyer suggested us to apply for my F2 with my wife’s STEM extension. In this case do i have to visit India and complete the process or It can be done from the US ?

Please suggest

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2 Lawyer Answers
Robert Roy Klein
Robert Roy Klein
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: It can be done in the US through a change of status.

1 user found this answer helpful

Adan Vega
Adan Vega
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Houston, TX

A: You should ask the attorney that is guiding you to provide you with information about the FORM I-539 and the timing of the filing.

Good luck to you.

1 user found this answer helpful

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