Yes, it is possible to change your status from a tourist visa (B-1/B-2) to a student visa (F-1) while in the United States. Apply for the change of status well before your tourist visa expires. It is crucial to maintain lawful status throughout the process. Please check your I94 record, you can find your tourist visa expiration date. It is usually 6 months from the last date of entry.
Initially, apply and get accepted to a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-approved school in the U.S. The school will issue you a Form I-20 and pat the SEVIS fee. Next, Complete Form I-539, "Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status," to apply for a change of status and finally, submit the completed Form I-539 along with the following documents.
You can apply for a change of status from an F-1 visa to an investor visa (such as an E-1/E-2 visa) if you meet the eligibility requirements for the investor visa. It is advisable to file for a change of status before your F-1 status expires. If your F-1 status expires, you may be considered out of status, which can complicate your application and may require you to leave the U.S. t