Can I apply for a F1 Visa while in the U.S. on a Visa Waiver (VWP ESTA) (NO Status change in the U.S.)? [closed]

Can I apply for a F1 Visa while in the U.S. on a Visa Waiver (VWP ESTA) (NO Status change in the U.S.)? [closed] - Close-Up of One US Dollar

I am planning on visiting my friend in the United States in May and June on a ESTA. I will study in the U.S. in August with a F-1 visa. I was wondering if anyone knows if I can APPLY for the F-1 Visa in the United States?

I don't need to change my status while on the ESTA. I will return to Germany and re-enter later.

I am just worried that July is not enough time to get my VISA in Germany for August and trying to figure out if I need to cancel my plans! I would love to hear someone's experience!



Best Answer

No. US visas may only be granted outside the US. There is an exception for diplomats and for officers and employees of international organizations who are renewing a visa, but that won't help you at all.

The relevant regulation is found at 22 CFR 41.111. It also authorizes the head of the Department of State's visa office to make other exceptions for certain other nonimmigrant categories. I do not know whether such exceptions have been made, but even if they have, they may not include first-time visa applicants, and F is not among the eligible categories:

ยง 41.111 Authority to issue visa.

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(b) Issuance in the United States in certain cases. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Visa Services and such officers of the Department as the former may designate are authorized, in their discretion, to issue nonimmigrant visas, including diplomatic visas, to:

(1) Qualified aliens who are currently maintaining status and are properly classifiable in the A, C-2, C-3, G or NATO category and intend to reenter the United States in that status after a temporary absence abroad and who also present evidence that:

(i) They have been lawfully admitted in that status or have, after admission, had their classification changed to that status; and

(ii) Their period of authorized stay in the United States in that status has not expired; and

(2) Other qualified aliens who:

(i) Are currently maintaining status in the E, H, I, L, O, or P nonimmigrant category;

(ii) Intend to reenter the United States in that status after a temporary absence abroad; and

(iii) Who also present evidence that:

(A) They were previously issued visas at a consular office abroad and admitted to the United States in the status which they are currently maintaining; and

(B) Their period of authorized admission in that status has not expired.




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Can I change status from ESTA to student visa?

You are, at this point, very limited in your immigration options. In particular, you are not allowed to change status within the United States. And a change of status is pretty much the only procedural method for getting M-1 vocational student status while already in the United States.

Do I need ESTA if I have a f1 visa?

Individuals who possess a valid visa will still be able to travel to the United States on that visa for the purpose for which it was issued. Individuals traveling on valid visas are not required to apply for an ESTA authorization.

What is the difference between ESTA and visa Waiver?

ESTA is an automated system that determines the eligibility of visitors to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Authorization via ESTA does not determine whether a traveler is admissible to the United States.

Can f1 visa enter us now?

In order to activate your F-1 status, students must enter the U.S. The one exception to this one academic year of full-time study in F-1 status is for graduate students whose programs REQUIRE CPT in their first year of study. However, students studying outside the U.S.



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