Studying/working while filing AOS

[MarionandJack 0]

Hey there,

Do you know if I can apply to a Career Switcher Program to become a teacher while filing for and waiting for AOS and EAD?

The fall program I want to apply to indeed consists of 180 hours of instruction delivered within 16 week semester as well as field placements/classroom observations. Once level one is completed, I will be able to get a provisional license for my first year of employment.

If I apply for AOS and EAD in mid June like i intend to, do you think the timeframe to get my work authorization and green card will be favorable enough for me to enter and complete the school program?

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!

[YuAndDan 153]

This is a very frequent question, YES you can apply for clases while waiting for green-card and/or EAD. It is up to the school's admissions department.

NOTE: if the school is state funded, you will probably be charged NON-Resident rates.

[MarionandJack 0]

This is a very frequent question, YES you can apply for clases while waiting for green-card and/or EAD. It is up to the school's admissions department.

NOTE: if the school is state funded, you will probably be charged NON-Resident rates.

Thanks for your reply! The only thing i'm worried about is that I won't get my EAD on time to start the teaching working part of the program after December.

[YuAndDan 153]

This is a very frequent question, YES you can apply for clases while waiting for green-card and/or EAD. It is up to the school's admissions department.

NOTE: if the school is state funded, you will probably be charged NON-Resident rates.

Thanks for your reply! The only thing i'm worried about is that I won't get my EAD on time to start the teaching working part of the program after December.

EAD takes at most 90 days to get, so if you apply for it when Adjusting status sometime this summer you should have it by December.