After marriage and paperwork how is f1 status effected?

[Bombchelle 0]

So the timing of everything seems to come into play especially since the man i plan to marry is now in another state (i also want to apply to the school in this state as its a much better choice). So of course since i'm on an f1 visa i need to be attending the school immigration knows i'm at taking the required credits. So i was just wondering if after i send my paperwork am i still required to take classes or meet the minimum credit requirement? do i need to wait until the a.o.s has been approved? I'm only asking because i've realized that getting things in order from two different places will be a bit tough.

Edited June 6, 2013 by Bombchelle

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While your AOS is pending, you'll be allowed to stay here independently of your F1 status. That means you can violate your F1 status like stop taking classes and you can still stay here.

[AnotherLostSoul 167]

So, you have the choice: You file AOS and you go to your international adviser:

1. you want to keep your F1 status until the outcome of your AOS- that means you have to be registered full time, and just as if you were before filing AOS, cannot work off campus, tuition is international. This is the bad side. Good side: if AOS rejected, you can still stay at school and finish your studies.

2. you don't want to keep your F1 status. That means you don't have to register for classes, and as soon as you get your EAD, you can work anywhere. This is the good side. Bad side: if AOS is denied you have to pack up and go home.

So, up to you! But you do have to go see your international adviser and let him/her know you filed for AOS and make the decision. Also note, if you stay at school even after your GC make sure you check what are the residency requirements in your state for tuition purposes. You are most likely not going to pay resident tuition after you get your GC for at least a year (if not more- varies by states/universities).

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Also, before you make and decisions as to whether or not to stop taking classes temporarily (for example to wait to qualify for resident tuition) check whether or not your institution has some sort of continuous enrollment requirement.

[Bombchelle 0]

Sorry everyone I thought I responded to this already. Thank you all so much this was very helpful. I'll continue my classes just in case and you're right about residency I will have to wait a year after but it's still okay as I can take a reduced load