Self help packets

Recent Posts

Can I apply my own? What green card application options does a postdoc have? USCIS delays rule changing list of documents acceptable to verify employment eligibility

Yearly Archives

Should I extend I-20 while there is a pending I-485?

Published Apr 7,2023 By Chapa Songh

I am a PhD student, and my I20 expires in May, 2023.
I plan to graduate in this summer (August) 2023.
My wife and I have applied for I-485, and I received my EAD.
Should I extend my I-20 to continue my studies?
If I do so, can this negatively affect my I-485 application?
If so, what other options do I have?
If I extend my I20, will be I able to later apply for OPT in case the I-485 is denied?

Posted in I-485
guest
1 Comment
Oldest
Newest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
BlogSupport
BlogSupport
2 years ago

You need to speak with your university first, because you may not be eligible for I-20 extension when I-485 is pending. Otherwise, I-20 extension should not affect your I-485 application. In general, I am not sure I-20 is needed if you already obtained EAD… Do I understand correctly that your I-140 has been approved already and your priority date is current?

Self help packets

Recent Posts

Question about filing EB-1A green card for myself

Recent Posts

NIW and EB1A DIY-packets (includes items 3 and 4) $105

Recent Posts

Questions

Recent Posts

Clarification on Credential Evaluation Requirement

Archives

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.