Remember point #3 of this post provided as part of the response to you back in May? You might want to review it again in response to your new question about “if (some)one (in) the same situation should proactively fill” the DS260 form or not.
Thank you. This whole thing is stressing me so much at the moment, completely forgot asking already. I appreciate your reminder and patience with me.
Technically there is not much that is “mandatory”, but plenty that they can still ask to see to approve your case.
Exactly. It's like every year when some AOSers like to point out how the I-485 does not show they need to include any financial support documentation with their AOS package, but the form clearly indicates there is an expectation for every AOSer (with the exception of a few notable categories) to be able to demonstrate they're unlikely to become a public charge. Or the ones that say "well, USCIS already know they are students who are not authorized to work, so how are they supposed to have the applicable financial documentation?
It may not be an issue if you guys do not look significantly different in person compared to the submitted photos.
You can proceed with processing AOS since you're already in the US on F1.
1. You are eligible to file for EAD with your AOS application. However, be sure you review the "AOS Package" and "AOS_FAQ" tabs of the AOS Process spreadsheet to ensure the implications of using an AOS based EAD to undertake authorized employment while your AOS application is pending.
Pheww. Thanks!
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Not to worry much, if you are AOSing. Heck, the picture I sent was the same picture in my F1 visa (albeit only less than 6 months old)
There’s nothing in the rules that say you can’t reuse a picture but it does say that the picture should be less than 6 months old. So while I dont think the poster will have an issue, your situation is different!
I agree!
Hi! 2024 winner here. Just a heads-up: if you apply for an EAD and start using it while on F-1, but your green card isn’t approved, your F-1 status will no longer be valid since you worked in the U.S. However, if you don’t apply for the EAD and your green card is denied, you can continue your F-1 status. Also, keep in mind that if you do apply for the EAD, it typically takes 3-6 months to receive it.
It’s only actually using the EAD that invalidates the prior status - if he applies for it as a backup say but never uses it he’s maintained F1.
Exactly. All the more reason for the OP to review the AOS Process Spreadsheet as earlier recommended, considering EAD application is no longer free as a matter of fact unlike in the past where EAD application based on AOS application used to be free.