Hi everyone,

Does anyone know the policy on taking degree or non degree classes in a graduate program while undergoing the AOS process? I am a teacher by profession but am not certified; I'd really like to work on that the soonest possible.

I'm done with the biometrics and am waiting for my EAD and interview; I'm hoping that my EAD will come within the next couple of months. My K-1 expired a few months ago.

Am I allowed to enroll in a university and what would my status be for tuition purposes (e.g. non resident vs. resident fees)?

Any information will be appreciated.

Gina


Background Info:

I went in for my biometrics August 19, 2006.

My K-1 expired on April 29, 2006, the day of our wedding - yes, we waited three months to get married but that's because we wanted a church wedding and that was the soonest we could plan for it.

I sent in my EAD and AOS packet late (sometime late June 2006) because my husband and I went through a series of moves.

I work at a community college, and there is no restriction that I know of preventing some one like you from enrolling for classes. The only hitch is the school is state and community funded, so in the case of my school you would be considered to be a non resident and thus be charged the non resident rate.

You may just want to talk to the admissions people at the school of your choice.

My fiance is an english teacher and wishes to teach chinese when coming here, so will prabbly take classes to get teaching certificates.

Thanks for your input! Now I wish I had looked into taking classes sooner.

Gina

Ginna I looked into it for my wife who came on a K1 and the comunity college dean told me that she is considered a non-resident for one year (after she receives her green card.)
Some states recognize you as a resident after 6months of mong there, but may restrict you to a year as you are a non USC. Luckily for my wife, I found cheaper (non-accredited) ESL classes and she is enrolled there (2 more semesters to go!) Good Luck

Thank you for sharing your experience with me.

Gina