Transition Paths

Pick your starting visa. We'll show you the path.

Every visa-to-F-1 transition has its own nuances – specific risks, documentation requirements, and timing. Find yours below.

F-1F-1

First F-1 winding down? Ready for an MBA, Ph.D., or second master's?

F-1 to F-1 is usually a SEVIS transfer or a new I-20 – handled between your current and new DSOs. We help you pick the right next program, time the transition perfectly, and protect your OPT eligibility.

See the F-1 path→

H-1BF-1

Lost the lottery, hit the cap, or running out of H-1B time?

F-1 lets you stay in the U.S., build a credential, and re-enter the H-1B pool with stronger positioning – and under the master's cap if you pursue a qualifying degree.

See the H-1B path→

H-4F-1

Ready for your own path, not your spouse's?

H-4 EAD rules change. F-1 creates a path to work authorization that doesn't depend on your spouse's status – and to your own H-1B after OPT.

See the H-4 path→