College and asylum
Can I go to college while asylum case is pending?
Hi, I was an international student before I married my husband who is an asylum seeker. He mailed in the application to add me to his case. I can’t apply for an EAD yet. I am a few credits away from my degree but my F-1 has expired. I want to retu…
There should be absolutely no problem as long as you were added to your husband’s asylum application.
While your asylum application is pending, you are not out of status and permitted to lawful stay in the US. Therefore, there should be absolutely no problem with studying in the US college.
In situations like yours, the main issue is eligibility to scholarships. Given you can pay for your studies, you should not worry as long as you can get admission.
Good luck!
Last Update: Fevral 7, 2019