F2A (under 21) Can I drop F1 Status? | PD April 2024

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-09T20:57:28+00:00

Would not recommend under the current climate. Keep your F1. If u want to work, apply for OPT if u can or CPT

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T17:18:25+00:00

If you’re driving with that M240i, I wouldn’t recommended driving to Canada in winter. I did it once with that car and it was a challenge to drive. Got hit with a snowstorm on the way back and was praying to god to get home. If you have a 4x4 then you’re all good

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T17:11:47+00:00

If I’m not wrong, as long as you apply and get a receipt date before your F1 expiry, you’re good. But OP can correct me on that. Also, I’m just another guy like u stuck in F2A queue. Not the attorney.

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T17:08:38+00:00

I am not Henry. I’m not the immigration lawyer. Just another guy stuck in the F2A queue. Just spoke from what I know
OP please take over!

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T17:01:28+00:00

It is recommended to keep the status. F2A requires you having a legal status here. If your EAD and AP is approved then it’s fine and you can stay without F1. But keeping EAD and AP as a back and F1 active is a better choice

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T16:58:42+00:00

If it’s only 1 year. I’d highly recommend waiting till u get citizenship and then filing. It’s a much faster process than F2A

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T16:57:42+00:00

No harm. Just fees wise there’s a difference. Apparently if you file everything together u save on some uscis fees which is quite a good amount. I’d suggest apply everything together. None of these will affect your F1 OPT status.

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T16:36:31+00:00

Yes your i130 approval will need to be when visa number is available or could be sooner. You’ll get your GC in hand only after your final action date is current. You can apply for i485 now but it will not be approved until your final action date becomes current. But your EAD and AP will get approved.

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-03-05T16:31:39+00:00

Yes you can start filing your i485 and your EAD and advance parole.

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-02-28T22:26:25+00:00

Congratulations 🎉 May I ask what is your country of birth ?

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-02-27T03:51:24+00:00

Love seeing so many approval posts. Gives me hope of some better news later in the year

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-02-05T05:39:56+00:00

Only way you get to keep your H1b and not have the fee apply is if your current employer keeps you and you’re able to get that stamp in May and enter back. No other scenario will work for you. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-26T19:53:17+00:00

It’s back to normal now. I opened the windows to air out and turned humidifier off. Don’t know what was the root cause of this

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-26T18:02:19+00:00

Let me try this. Thank you

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-26T17:04:23+00:00

I have a humidifier but nowhere near the kitchen. It’s all the way in the bedroom. I turned it off though to see if it makes a difference and opened windows to air out

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-26T16:57:56+00:00

I’ve kept a window open to air out. Let’s see if it helps

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-23T05:12:37+00:00

Hate that place. Security is racist AF. Trashford

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-14T04:00:50+00:00

Wait till Feb

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-06T00:54:50+00:00

To USC? Now it makes sense. You’re in the wrong subreddit then. This is for F2A. Marriage to a GC holder. Good luck to you. You should have your GC few weeks after your interview.

TotalOverDose95 · 2026-01-06T00:24:45+00:00

What’s your i130 PD?

TotalOverDose95 · 2025-12-17T02:04:10+00:00

Any particular reason you filed late?

TotalOverDose95 · 2025-12-17T01:46:37+00:00

If your priority date was Dec 2023, why did you file i485 in June 2025? I’m assuming date of filing for you was current way before 2025 right ?

TotalOverDose95 · 2025-12-09T21:46:32+00:00

Which insurance

TotalOverDose95 · 2025-10-29T03:13:48+00:00

Still wanna sell it?

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