applying for I-485 & EAD on F1

[gc_queries]

I am on F1 and we are filing for I-485 and EAD through my spouse with employment based GC. After we file for I-485, will I lose my F1 status? I will be applying for Post Doctorate in Jan 2008. Can I do my Post Doc and join as Asst. Professor later, on EAD? Or can I maintain my own status of H1 during Post Doc and start GC processing? I am into academics and I understand that it takes lesser time to get GC.

I greatly appreciate any responses to my doubts.

[waitin_toolong]

you will not lose F1 status till you depart the country and come back, at that point you will have to use H1 or AP.

but you cannot transfer F1 between schools.

you can do PostDoc on EAd or H1 based on your preference.