谢谢!就是说可以去加拿大转签证?那要等到status changed to F1 以后吗?I heard you can stay in the US to wait to status changed to F1, and then go back to China to get a F1 visa . Or, going back to China directly and change the status and receive visa stamp at the same time. Can I do the latter in Canada?
I think nocturnlw is correct, you can update your status here without landing outside states. Well, of course, if you do want to have that shinning VISA stamp, you may want to go the 3rd country; but it is legitimate to update in States and go to school. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong. btw: send an email to USCIS to get the most updated info and we will appreciate your updates later.
For F1 to H1, you do not have to leave States, right? So why you have to do it now? Just my 2cents