LPR dad filing for AOS for daughter

[Tracker 0]

Hi,

I'm currently an f-1 student and my dad is a lawful permanent resident. He filed for my permanent residency and my i-485 application is pending (received receipt notice) . I also received my work permit.

I just needed clarification on being able to quit taking classes after receiving i797c. I know it's advisable to maintain f-1, but if I wanted to can I drop classes and still be lawfully present in the country until AOS is adjudicated?

I read in a few forums that this is only true if a USC files for you and you are an immediate relative...but preference categories have to maintain their non immigrant status or it negatively impact AOS.

appreciate your help,

Thanks

[p-ana 933]

You have to maintain your status until you’re eligible. 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

When was your PD current?

you are ok with adjustment pending if you drop out of school or use your ead and invalidate your status, but if for any reason your AOS is denied you will have no fallback status and have to leave immediately.  Have you completely kept to your F1 status until now, including no unauthorized work etc? Any violation of status is not forgiven for beneficiary of LPR. If there was any hint you used your non immigrant visa to enter with the intent to adjust that can also cause problems as you are not IR of USC.

Edited August 21, 2018 by SusieQQQ

[Tracker 0]

5 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

When was your PD current?

you are ok with adjustment pending if you drop out of school or use your ead and invalidate your status, but if for any reason your AOS is denied you will have no fallback status and have to leave immediately.  Have you completely kept to your F1 status until now, including no unauthorized work etc? Any violation of status is not forgiven for beneficiary of LPR. If there was any hint you used your non immigrant visa to enter with the intent to adjust that can also cause problems as you are not IR of USC.

I have been maintaining my status since Jan 2015 and going to school full time, only worked on campus and I am almost about to graduate. However, i am willing to take that risk and go part time at school and use my EAD. 

My PD is March 2017