Xiao Baitu or other experts, Can F-1 holder apply NIW?

I am currently on OPT visa status. Since I have not been able to find a job, I am applying for the PhD progam of another major field. The question is,

1. Can I apply for NIW after I get back to F-1 status?

2. My wife holds a H-1 visa now. If I choose to switch to H-4 visa, am I still eligible for NIW application?

Thanks a lot!

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• why not? If you can prove that you are excellent person, -Martinlu2003315- ♂ (78 bytes) () 03/06/2007 postreply 11:48:40

• Thanks for the answer. The thing is, as far as I understand, -zhangdamin- ♂ (357 bytes) () 03/06/2007 postreply 12:14:59

• Yes. Actually, it should be for both outstanding and NIW -MartinLu2003315- ♂ (92 bytes) () 03/06/2007 postreply 12:40:24

• So do you mean that neither F-1 nor H-4 holder is eligible -zhangdamin- ♂ (34 bytes) () 03/06/2007 postreply 13:40:15

• I know a case: F-1 got GC through EB1A -llp1- ♀ (87 bytes) () 03/06/2007 postreply 13:51:23