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The I-601A only waives the ground of being in the US illegally. It does not waive excludability due to a deportation order. USCIS has made it clear that an applicant in proceedings must have it administratively closed to make the I-601A application, and if that is approved must have the proceedings terminated prior to leaving the country for a consular interview. Due to the limitations of the lawyers.com forums, Alan Lee, Esq.’s (the firm) participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting the question. No attorney/client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the firm is general and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice, nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.

You can change status from B1/B2 to F1 if you get accepted to a school that is accredited with the USCIS. All such schools have a person on their staff called Designated School Official. These officials have the authority to issue the forms you would have to submit to USCIS with your application for change of status. You would also have to prove your ability to support yourself in the U.S. (because you would not be permitted to work while in the U.S. on an F1 visa).