No, it is not. The regulations, at 8 CFR 214.2(b)(7), specifically prohibit study in the United States while

in B-1 or B-2 status.

Before enrolling in classes, individuals who are in B-1 or B-2 status must first acquire F-1 (academic

student) or M-1 (vocational student) status. Enrolling in classes while in B-1/B-2 status will result in a

status violation. Individuals in B-1 or B-2 status, who have violated their nonimmigrant status by

enrolling in classes, are not eligible to extend their B status or change to F-1 or M-1 status. These

regulations provide no exceptions.

If you currently hold B-1 or B-2 nonimmigrant status and would like to enroll in classes, you may apply

for a change of status to F-1 or M-1, as appropriate, if:

You have not yet enrolled in classes

Your current status has not expired

You have not engaged in unauthorized employment

To change your nonimmigrant status from B-1/B-2 to F-1 or M-1, you must file an Application to

Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539), and include the required fee and documents listed in

the filing instructions.

If you enroll in classes before USCIS approves your Form I-539, you will be ineligible to change

your nonimmigrant status from B to F or M.

If you are applying to extend your B-1/B-2 stay and you have already enrolled in classes, USCIS

cannot approve your B-1/B-2 extension because of the status violation.

If you are not eligible to change your nonimmigrant status to F-1 or M-1, you may apply for an F-1 or

M-1 visa at a consular post abroad. For information about consular processing, please visit the