change of status...please reply

[semiconductor]

I work in a semiconductor company and got laid off last week. My company informed me that they will inform INS to cancel my H1B in May. I plan to go back to school and change my status to F1. My question is, to do a change of status from H1 to F1, will they ask my recent pay stubs? Please reply

Thanks!

[validIV]

My question is, to do a change of status from H1 to F1, will they ask my recent pay stubs? Please reply

No but they will ask for other things to prove you can support yourself here in F-1

[semiconductor]

thanks validv.......what do you mean by other things they will ask.....can you please elaborate


And also, will it be OK for me to do a change of status in May as schools will only open in May and my company will inform INS only in May?
And will there be a problem with my pay stubs, once I get a job and change to H1 again?

Thanks again

[validIV]

Talk to the school's immigration dept or an immigration lawyer to begin your change of status to F-1. You must do this immediately. Since you are on H-1 technically the moment you lose your employment you will be out of status.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1269.html