I am on H-4 / L-2 / J-1 - can I do this?

Depends on which one, and the answer is better than most expect. Dependent statuses like H-4 and L-2 can usually study without changing status - and L-2 spouses often already have work rights, so you may not need F-1 at all. J-1 adds the two-year home-residency question. Share your exact status and our senior consultant will map the cleanest route before you commit to anything.