Skipping School while waiting for i 485

[ALI110 0]

Hi,

I had my interview on Dec 6th and they said that everything looks fine and they are going to inform us about decision by mail.

Until now i have only got update on i 130 that it is approved and they haven't said anything about approval of i 485.

I was attending school for last 3 semester since i am on F1 visa and it is necessary for me to go school but this semester i am waiting on my green card so that i dont have to attend school this semester.

Is it fine that i dont register for school and wait for my i 485 to get approved.

Do u think it is going to create any trouble for me .

Please share ur knowledge.

Thanks.

[Inky 1,110]

Moved to adjustment of status from work, student & tourist visa as the OP is adjusting from an F-1 Visa not a family base visa.

[Little_My 464]

With a pending AOS you are no longer bound by the F1 regulations and requirements about maintaining full-time status in school. You won't have the F1 status to fall back on should your AOS be denied, though - but since you've already shown immigration intent, I don't know if the F1 would be available for you anyway if AOS was denied. In any case - No, you are not currently required to stay in school.

[ALI110 0]

Thanks alot for ur reply !

I hope that it should get approved soon so that i dont ahev to follow anything regarding F1 status !

Do u have any idea what is my case going through ? i called them and they said that thy are processing June 2011 cases at this moment so it may take 3 months !!!

Its heart breaking to hear that i may have to wait 3 more months !

Please share ur experience

Thanks again.

[Nina~ 431]

Go and talk to your International student counselor and see what they recommend. I had only one semester left while I applied for my AOS and so I just continued going to school.

[99jjeerwerc 1]

I'm doing an AoS from an F-1 visa and of course I'm concerned about my situation right now. Last month, I talked to my Designated Officer at the International Program in my college and he explained me that my current status (F-1) will become void ONCE I get the approval of my I-485 petition. In the mean time I'm still subject to the F-1 regulations. He also said that dropping out my classes would make me "look bad" in front of Immigration.

What I would suggest is to talk about your situation with your DoS at your school. Don't try to hide or do things behind their backs as they will immediately know and you might get into unnecessary arguing and troubles. Be honest and tell them what you're doing. You might get help.