F-1 while pending I-485

[Garbo]

Hello guys,

I entered the US 4 years ago as F-1 and maintained my status the whole time and I just got married to a USC on March 2017. We filled and sent our application 2 weeks ago and we just got the Approval Notice (I-797). Virginia state and my school states that I'm eligible for in state tuition while my I-485 is pending by providing the I-797. My issue is that I want to be safe and have a back up plan by maintaining my F-1 status (enroll full time, not planning on using the EAD/AP combo,......). My question is : Will applying and filling the In-state application form have any impact on F-1 status and make me lose my status ?

Thank you

[Anna Pall]

Hi! I have the similar question. However, in my case I will be using an EAD card. So as far as I understand, if I am going to use my EAD, my status will be forfeit anyway. So, basically I can terminate my F1 status while my AOS is pending?
Thank you.