Nino

Hi, I'm a perplexed with the F-1 visa. Here's what I'm trying to do: I'd like to go to a summer programme over at Berkeley that's supposed start around June 25 and end on Aug 17. During that time I'm taking several courses which have a set number of hours that are taught per week. So far so good, the folks over there told me that I can get an F-1 visa to which they'll attest when I sign up and complete payment. HOWEVER. Right after I finish my summer session I'll be starting college in the U.S., in Indiana. Of course I'll be needing an F-1 visa to study there too. My question is a bit complicated so i'll split it up. 1. How can I attend both the summer programme and college after that? What kind of visa arrangement should I make? Based on some regulations I've checked out http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/type..._1268.html#stay it says : If I'm reading this right, I need only one visa, a visa for Berkeley, after I'm through with my programme there I can directly transfer to my other school without having to leave the country to apply for another visa. If I get it right I shouldn't have to leave the states until I'm finished with my studies for that academic year and am ready to renew my F-1. 2. My studies over at berkeley take less than 18 hours a week, do I need an F-1 for berkeley in the first place? I already have a 10-year visitor visa, so if that were the case that would simplify my visa process immensely. Even though the site says I don't berkeley's online FAQ implies that it's a given, because berkeley's maximum courseload is set up so that you can't really go over more than 18hrs/week the whole F-1 reference is altogether strange. I should note that I'm not going there primarily for tourism however, so the idea does run counter to the spirit of the law I guess. < http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/type..._1268.html#stay