Anyone done college before AOS on a K-1?

[AMZJ 61]

I was just wondering if it was possible to do a short college course while on the K-1? Obviously between entering and AOS I don't know if there is any way to prove my presence is legal so I thought the college may not accept me until I get my EAD? I'm just looking at doing a short course to help me get into a better paid job when I am able to work, but if it's not possible I'll look for a job and try and take the class at the same time after I get my EAD. Thanks for any advice

[Mena28 35]

it is possible. I entered with a K-1 Nov 2015, filed for AOS in Dec 2015 and started school in Jan 2016. I was signed up for school before we had sent in the AOS stuff. I have neither EAD not GC and the school didn't ask for any of it - the wanted me to explain what made me be here legal and I told them about the ins and outs of a K-1. They do have my K-1 and I-94 on record, as well as my marriage certificate. And I am doing a whole degree program.

None of the schools I looked at had an issue with my status. It is probably a good idea to talk to the school directly though. Their admissions office should have a good idea what you can and cant do (or be able to find out). Sometimes they make you pay out of state tuition until you have lived in state for a while, sometimes having an instate spouse also in school gets you in state tuition... it varies a lot.

Something to keep in mind is how you can get to school - if car is the only way, can you drive on your license? Get a CA license easily?

Good luck! Going to school is great for me, keeps me from turning into a total couch potato and forces me to engage my brain cells. I was having way too much fun not doing anything for way too long :-D

[AMZJ 61]

Thanks, I will speak to the college. I really think it'll help me settle in. My fiance already said him or his mom will get me there as it's very local. We just need to figure out the class times. The course I am looking at to start is just a month long and I know I need my SSN first but I will have a SSN before I start so I'll see what they say. I'm also thinking of volunteering so I can get some experience and references for when I can work.

[Mena28 35]

Sound good!

Good luck, I hope it works out for you :-)

[TBoneTX 45,273]

Commendable ambition -- good luck. Keep us apprised of your progress.

[AMZJ 61]

Thanks

[Pitaya 2,577]

My former K-2 stepson enrolled full time in the local community college two weeks after POE arrival. Paid non-resident tuition for first term, then I was able to show via tax return that I claimed him as a dependent on ITR. He got his GC four months after enrollment. Have paid in-state resident tuition since, has since transferred to the university.

YMMV.