Posted by: shrivastav October 20, 2007
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Myth: Filing I-485 automatically terminates F-1
Reality: There is no such thing as automatic termination. It solely is the discretion of the DSO. If you use your EAD or AP, by virtue of your I-485 pending, you will lose your F-1. It is not only applicable for F, but all non immigrant visas, even if H or L pursue to work with other than the petitioner.
I dont know if you are in OPT or still in college, but I would recommend you to see your DSO, before you depart.
And, dont ask for legal advice in Sajha, I have seen people with no knowledge of law pretending to talk as an Attorney.
Reality: There is no such thing as automatic termination. It solely is the discretion of the DSO. If you use your EAD or AP, by virtue of your I-485 pending, you will lose your F-1. It is not only applicable for F, but all non immigrant visas, even if H or L pursue to work with other than the petitioner.
I dont know if you are in OPT or still in college, but I would recommend you to see your DSO, before you depart.
And, dont ask for legal advice in Sajha, I have seen people with no knowledge of law pretending to talk as an Attorney.