Green Card Work EAD I-485 Application

If you’re an F-1 student who received your work permit EAD card through a pending I-485 Application the below information may be beneficial to you.

EAD Green Card through Marriage

Upon marrying a U.S. citizen, you are permitted to remain in the United States under Adjustment of Status (AOS) laws, without the need to maintain your F-1 visa status.

Once you receive your Green Card Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you will need to close your F-1 status.

Operating on both the Green Card EAD and F-1 visa simultaneously is not permitted.

EAD Green Card through Employment

If you have filed for an I-485 and are using an EAD, you will be considered to be in I-485 pending status.

After receiving your work EAD, you may cease attending college, as the EAD grants you the right to work and remain in the U.S.

If you choose to withdraw from school, you can return at a later date.

Before withdrawing your F-1 status, please consult with your lawyer. They may advise you to maintain your F-1 status until your Green Card is approved.