AOS for an student (F1 Visa)

[Andrea-Jim 0]

Hi I am Andrea I am from Venezuela and I'm in the United State (Baltimore, MD) on a F1 student visa. Last summer I marrieded my boyfrined who is a US citizen. I haven't chenged my status and need to do it as soon as posible. I have two questions:

1. Can I follow the I-130/I-485 guide on how to file for a Spouse inside the US?

and

2. If I file me forms this week (Jan 29th) do I still need to take classes this semester to maintain my F1 or will I be ok since I am already in the process?

Thanks for any help!

Andrea

[Killer_Clown_2009 0]

Yes, you follow those steps and file an I-130/I-485. Once you have filed your papers, you no longer need to attend school.

[supercaleroman 0]

Yes, you follow those steps and file an I-130/I-485. Once you have filed your papers, you no longer need to attend school.

I agree with Jane on the first part, but I'd check with your ISO (international student office) on the school attendance part. My understanding is that filing doesn't really _grant_ you any status, but you are not likely to get into trouble for not being in school after filing. A concern I'd have is what happens if for some reason (God forbid) you are denied, then you will find yourself out of status. I don't want to alarm you -getting approved after marriage to a USC is rather likely- but do think of a worst-case scenario.

Best of luck to you.

[shoe 0]

As far as I know as soon as u apply for AOS u will not be F1 anymore even if u r denied.U cannot go back to your previous status.If u decide to quit school just be prepared to prove that you initial intent of coming here was to go to school and not get a green card.

Good luck