SEVP modifies temporary exemptions for nonimmigrant students taking online courses during fall 2020 semester

[Thenaturalstate 9]

Hello all,

As most of you are aware, ICE announced yesterday that F1 student visas could not remain in the US if the University where they're studying decides to move the classes online.

 

I am working on CTP, and I am enrolled in a hybrid program. My school announced that: "there has not been time for a decision to be made.  The school will inform all students, staff, and faculty when a further decision has been made." 

Here is my dilemma, my wife (US Citizen) and I sent the AOS package to USCIS Chicago locker box lest week, awaiting NOA1. If my University goes online-only, which means I will have to leave the US. I have read that if I leave the United States without advance parole will abandon the I-485 application and will likely have trouble reentering. If I stay, I will lose my F1 status. Is anyone in a similar situation? Or can you give any valuable input?

 

Thank you for your time.

Edited July 7, 2020 by Thenaturalstate

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

You will not have to leave as your properly submitted I-485 grants you "authorized stay" while it is pending....even if you lose F-1 status.

Edited July 7, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

9 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

You will not have to leave as your properly submitted I-485 grants you "authorized stay" while it is pending....even if you lose F-1 status.

i agree you have legal stay until a decision is made on your application..hopefully its a positive one...goodluck

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

19 minutes ago, Thenaturalstate said:

Hello all,

As most of you are aware, ICE announced yesterday that F1 student visas could not remain in the US if the University where they're studying decides to move the classes online.

 

I am working on CTP, and I am enrolled in a hybrid program. My school announced that: "there has not been time for a decision to be made.  The school will inform all students, staff, and faculty when a further decision has been made." 

Here is my dilemma, my wife (US Citizen) and I sent the AOS package to USCIS Chicago locker box lest week, awaiting NOA1. If my University goes online-only, which means I will have to leave the US. I have read that if I leave the United States without advance parole will abandon the I-485 application and will likely have trouble reentering. If I stay, I will lose my F1 status. Is anyone in a similar situation? Or can you give any valuable input?

 

Thank you for your time.

If your college goes online yes you’d lose F1 status by staying, but you’d be in authorized stay as adjustment pending (once you get your receipt notice). As someone mentioned above though if AOS is denied you won’t have a status to fall back on - so hopefully it all goes smoothly. 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

43 minutes ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

i agree you have legal stay until a decision is made on your application..hopefully its a positive one...goodluck

it is not a legal status, it is an authorized status 

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

Just now, James120383 said:

it is not a legal status, it is an authorized status 

Pardon my english Sir