I got admitted to UC San Diego and UT Austin this year, and my classes start from August. I also got admitted to a few other schools which I applied to through the Common App.
However, it seems that I cannot attend this year because I had applied for a green card which might not come through in time. I cannot apply for F-1 visa because the two processes will clash, and neither can I study with a tourist visa.
Am I allowed to apply to the same school twice with the SAME application, with the same essays and stats? Or can I ask them if I can join next year instead of reapplying?
Also, how do i explain my gap year or strengthen it so that they don't feel like I've wasted a whole year?