Changing H4 To F1 Visa

Summary

The effective date of change for your I-539 form should be the program start date on your I-20 form, which is 05/13/2024. The date you are requesting your status to be extended until should be the end date of your I-20 program, which is 05/02/2026. The expiration date of your current nonimmigrant status (H-4 visa) can be found on your I-94 form. Your travel document number is the number on your passport. After 05/02/2026, you can apply for an extension, change your status, or complete OPT if eligible.

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I am applying for a change of status from h4 visa to f1 visa. when I am filing I539 application in USCIS website I got a few questions relating to date that I do not know how to answer.
Hello Pavan, I understand you're seeking help with your I-* application. Could you please specify which questions relating to dates are causing confusion? This will help me provide more accurate advice.
What is the effective date of change? i20 program start date: */*/* admission date: */*/* classes start date: */*/* what answer to this question? is it from i20 program start date ? or any specific date prior to the i20 program start date ?
The effective date of change typically refers to the date when your new status (F1 in this case) becomes effective. For your situation, it's generally recommended to select the program start date on your I-* form, which in your case would be */*/*.
which date to pick among program start date, admission date and classes start date ?
For the effective date of change on your I-* form, it is generally recommended to use the program start date on your I-* form. In your case, this would be */*/*.
What date are you requesting your current or requested status be extended until? i20 program end date: */*/* what answer to this question? is it from i20 program end date ? or 5 years from today(as f1 visa general validity is 5 years)
The date you are requesting your status to be extended until should typically be the end date of your I-* program, which in your case is */*/*. This is the period for which you want your F1 visa status to remain valid.
When does your current nonimmigrant status expire?
The expiration date of your current nonimmigrant status (H-* visa) should be mentioned on your current I-* form. This can be found online on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website or on a paper version provided upon your last entry into the U.S.
What is your travel document number?
Your travel document number refers to the number on your passport or any other valid travel document. You can find it typically on the biographical page of your passport that includes your photo and other personal details.
What date are you requesting your current or requested status be extended until?
The date you are requesting your current or requested status be extended until should typically be the end date of your I-* program, which in your case is */*/*. This is the period for which you want your F1 visa status to remain valid.
but f1 visa given for 5 years in general ?
Yes, an F1 visa is typically valid for up to 5 years. However, your legal status is determined by the program end date on your I-*. Thus, even if your F1 visa expires, you can stay in the US until your program end date, which is */*/* in your case.
after */*/* date ? what to do to continue stay in US ?
After */*/*, you can apply for an extension of your F1 status, change your status to another visa type, or complete your Optional Practical Training (OPT) if eligible. If none of these options apply, you would need to leave the US to maintain legal status.