US Immigration from Philippines

Background: I am a USC petitioning my husband who is F1. The 130/485/etc package was sent in January 2023 and priority date is current. No movement except for biometrics. We met after he arrived on F1.

My husband will complete his edu program next month however our lawyer is giving confusing advice. She says "you should keep going to school during AOS. Don't stop going to school." But she doesn't explain or offer any more info.

He is not dropping out, he is finishing his program.

I thought as long as he completed his F1 program, there should not be an issue adjusting as he followed through with the original intent of the F1.

Questions:

Does he have to enroll in more school or no?

If yes:

What about when his EAD arrives? He would begin working, which invalidates his F1 correct? So this conflicts with the "keep going to school" advice. We assume he will not receive or active the EAD anytime soon anyway, possibly not for many more months.

If he does have to enroll in more school until his GC is approved, does he have to finish that program too or can he stop going once the GC arrives?

Wouldn't enrolling in another edu program be considered F1 fraud as he now has immigrant intent b/c he filed for AOS?

We can't afford to pay for school for potentially another 2 years. Would this be taken in to consideration?

I believe the lawyer is advising him to stay in school in case of GC denial, he would have F1 as a safety net. But we don't really foresee a denial, our case is strong.

If he is in fact denied, he'd have leave the US anyway. There is no point in remaining on F1 forever.

Please help me understand what he is supposed to do next. Thank you.

Has anyone here ever had their ROC interview and Naturalization interview scheduled at the same time and date? I had mine a few days ago and I thought I was just coming in for my Naturalization interview. But the officer did both the ROC and Naturalization interview! Good thing my husband came with me and I brought all documents needed for updated evidence. Everyone else I know who has gone through the same process as me never had their ROC interview and just went straight to the Naturalization interview. I've been scouring the forums for the same topic but have not seen any (I might not have searched enough).

I was just wondering if anyone else had the same experience and what was the outcome of your interview? I passed the Civics, written, and reading tests but the officer could not make a decision yet so I have to wait.

Thanks for anyone's input!

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Hello, anyone got the same situation as mine before? got interviewed last tuesday USEM Manila (april 4, IR2) and it went well until the end of the interview, I got a 221g white letter. CO asked for a joint sponsor and its documents. In the letter it is asking me to upload those docs at CEAC before mailing it to the courier. But the only option is uploading it through my petitioner's additional documents since the option to add joint sponsor is long gone.

My question is, is it okay to upload it through petitioner's additional docs AND how long will this process usually take?

I know this is a case to case basis, but for those who had the same situation before, any response is appreciated :)

Hey Everyone,

We are down to the last 10 days. Aiza's interview is on Monday April 17 at 0730. My question is how early should we arrive? I'm thinking maybe 6:30. She's thinking 4:30, but that's a pretty typical Filipino "fall in Line" thing. Any thoughts, experience? Thanks.

Dave