AR-11

[ivana.corsale 1]

I have recently changed my address and I'm filling out form AR-11. I came to the US on an F-1 visa but now that I have applied for AOS, I am not sure if I'm still considered an F-1 student or a non-immigrant. My AOS application is still pending. On AR-11, one question is "I am in the US as a a) Visitor, b) Permanent Resident, b) Student, c) Other (specify). I am not sure if I should check student or check other...if so, what should I type for other?

Thanks!

[Inky 1,111]

You entered the US as a student on an F-1 so you would select Student.

[ivana.corsale 1]

I have another question...at the bottom of the form, it asks when my stay in the US expires. Should that be the expiration date of my F-1 visa although that's already expired...

[Soapz 14]

Expiration of stay is usually documented as D/S for an F1 student - as in Duration of stay - indicating that you are allowed to stay as long as you are enrolled full-time at a college/university. The moment the application for AOS is accepted you're no longer a F1 student, you entered a new period of authorized stay in the US.

[ivana.corsale 1]

Expiration of stay is usually documented as D/S for an F1 student - as in Duration of stay - indicating that you are allowed to stay as long as you are enrolled full-time at a college/university. The moment the application for AOS is accepted you're no longer a F1 student, you entered a new period of authorized stay in the US.

So that makes me think that I probably shouldn't say that I'm in the US as a student, correct? If so, what would be the correct answer on the top of the page when asked "I am in the United States as..."?

Thanks!

[ceadsearc 516]

You could probably also put "other" and write in "adjustment applicant from F-1." I honestly don't think you'll have issues either way. What they really want is to know your address.

Also, if they haven't already, make sure your sponsor fills out the I-865

Edited December 23, 2011 by ceadsearc

[ivana.corsale 1]

You could probably also put "other" and write in "adjustment applicant from F-1." I honestly don't think you'll have issues either way. What they really want is to know your address.

Also, if they haven't already, make sure your sponsor fills out the I-865

Yeah, I don't think I will have any issues. I will check "other" and write an explanation as you suggested. And yes, we're about to mail the I-865 as well! Thanks!