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I am working in US on H1B VISA. I wish to study and applied for F1 VISA. Once stamped will my H1B be invalid?

Anonymous Jun 12, 2015 US Visas 6 views 4 answers

I am working in US on H1B VISA which will expire in another 1 year. Now, I wish to study and applied for F1 VISA. I am travelling to my home country for F1 VISA stamping. On my return, will I be able to work for just 2 weeks on H1B before I can join college? Does the H1B automatically get invalidated when F1 is stamped?

Elizabeth Kozycki · Answer 1 · 2026-06-15T14:59:32+00:00

No, once you enter on F-1 you will only be F-1, which will not authorize employment for your previous H-1B employer (or any other employer). Do not change to F-1 until you are ready to stop working. If you would like, you could pursue some studies while on H-1B and get F-1 after. Speak to an immigration attorney before you change your status.

Tripti Sharma · Answer 2 · 2026-06-15T14:59:32+00:00

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Tripti Sharma · Jun 15, 2026

Are you in the U.S. or abroad? You are confusing status with visa.

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J. Jae LeeImmigration AttorneySchaumburg, IL · Answer 3 · 2026-06-15T14:59:32+00:00

J. Jae LeeImmigration AttorneySchaumburg, IL

J. Jae LeeImmigration AttorneySchaumburg, IL · Jun 15, 2026

Hi, you cannot have two non immigrant visas at the same time. You may change your status (cos) from h1b to f 1 in the States.

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Donald Smith · Answer 4 · 2026-06-15T14:59:32+00:00

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Donald Smith · Jun 15, 2026

If you are admitted in F-1 status you may not work.

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I am working in US on H1B VISA. I wish to study and applied for F1 VISA. Once stamped will my H1B be invalid?

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