I am an asylum applicant, and my application has been pending for more than 200 days.
I applied for EAD, and received my Employment Authorization Document.
Prior to my application for asylum, I was holding F2 status. I have been admitted to purse my postgraduate studies, but my university is refusing to admit me into the program on the ground that I am still holding F2 status!
They argue that although I am allowed to work in the U.S, I am not allowed to study with my EAD, and I am still considered an F2 visa holder! Therefore they are unable to admit me to the program unless I receive my final approval for asylum application, which we all know might take even years. I think their argument is absurd and against the law. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with legal proof that asylum applicants who hold an EAD are allowed to study within the U.S.
I applied for EAD, and received my Employment Authorization Document.
Prior to my application for asylum, I was holding F2 status. I have been admitted to purse my postgraduate studies, but my university is refusing to admit me into the program on the ground that I am still holding F2 status!
They argue that although I am allowed to work in the U.S, I am not allowed to study with my EAD, and I am still considered an F2 visa holder! Therefore they are unable to admit me to the program unless I receive my final approval for asylum application, which we all know might take even years. I think their argument is absurd and against the law. I was wondering if anyone could provide me with legal proof that asylum applicants who hold an EAD are allowed to study within the U.S.