chage to F1 will it affect 485 filing

[nihani]

Hello,

I am looking to change my visa from an H4 to an F1. my husband is waiting to file for his I-485 when his PD is current. My question is, will changing my status to an F1 affect my filing for the EAD and geencard through my husband. Thanks in advance.

nihani

 

[buckdany]

It should not. Your husband's visa is a dual-intent visa (immigrant and non-immigrant) and is the one that matters. He could not switch to an F1 (but you can) because you can’t apply for permanent immigration benefits form an F-1.
With the F-1, until EAD, you'll be restricted to on-campus work.