Studying while I485 pending

[kewlmarc]

Hi All,
I've filed I485 RD 09/30/2002 and ND 10/22/2002 and am currently waiting for EAD approval.
In the meantime I'm applying to B-schools and hopefully if my application is accepted then I've plans to do my MBA(Fulltime) next year.
Most of the schools I'm applying to start their session late July/August ,2003.
Q1) My question to the forum what is the best approach I should follow if my 485 does'nt get approved by August,2003(which considering the current rate of approvals is quite possible)
Q2)If my I485 does'nt get approved by July,2003 then Can I join B-school(Fulltime) without affecting my Green Card status?
Q3) What are the options I have to save my Green Card status and at the same time join school fulltime
I also happen to have a H-1B from the sponsoring company valid till January 2005.
Any inputs will be highly appreciated..I've got wonderful inputs from people in this forum prior to filing I140 and I 485 and expect the same from the forum.
I would also love inputs from people who are in the same boat

Thank you all
and best of luck to each individual at whatever stage of their GC.

 

[frodo]

You can pursue full time studies while you are an adjustee. However, some schools might not understand that and you might have to explain/convince them its ok. Big schools are better organized and their international students' office would know about it.

 

[kewlmarc]

Thanks

Thanks Fredo,
I know of three schools which understand the position of adjustee.I've to do more research about other schools.
Thanks for the info

 

[chinnacc]

since it is an employment based petition you have to work with the employer and how can u do both fulltime(job & study), so xplain u'r question more clearly. u need to be on the companys payrll or else ins will deny u'r case

 

[frodo]

Most city schools (as against schools in college towns) have only evening classes for their MBA program. So you still can do it - the only downside is that you are looking at classes from 5:30 - 9:30 pm, 2-3 days a week. It can be taxing when you have a 40 hr/week job.

Yes, if it is an EB application and if you are a primary applicant, you need to keep that job (or a related job subject to the AC21 rule)