Do I have to renew H1? 671942006-01-12 19:21:08

I'm going back to school in 9/1/06, however, my H1 expires on 7/31/06. Can I just apply to change to F1 now without renewing H1? or I have to renew H1 first, then apply for change status?

If I renew H1 then apply for change of status, the problem is: very possibly change of status is approved before 7/31/06. I wouldn't be able to work anyway at that time, I already change to F1, then what's the deal of renewing H1 first?

However, as I called several lawyers, they all say I have to renew H1 first.

Is it possible that lawyers try to mislead me because they want to make money from my H1 renewal?

F1 student can be admitted in the US 30 days before

Thanks for the information

No, your f1 will start from the date specify in I20

Thanks again, one more question

No your F1 starts right on the date specified on your

Thank you so much! You're very knowledgable!