in same boat

welcome to the club. we have been current since Jan 2024, and CRP since Sept 2023. at this point, just use your EAD and don’t bother about it.

there are a lot of people current since January in the same boat

You just became current. I have been current since January 2024 and many people are still in the same boat.

Is it necessary to maintain F1 status for instance while on CRP+ current ?

@Joe Nun I think that is necessary, because your proccess can be denied. And if it happens, you turn back to student status and can to ask to your attorney to solve it.

@Joe Nun I'm in CRP and maintain my student status. That is unfair, because we did all right.

@crp man so, it doesn’t affect the process but would only matter if the outcome goes south or denied ? Also, what if I graduate before decision ?

if you use your EAD, you F1 will end, and in case your I485 gets denied, you will have to leave the country. so don't use your EAD. wait for i485 approval.

Same here. Became current in April but no movement yet.

I just graduated few days ago. applied OPT and it approved in 37 days. I haven't used my I485 EAD. waiting for decision.

You can sue USCIS for a delayed case on your own, you will get a decision within 60 days. Do youtube search to learn more about it, and to get assistance with it "Writ of Mandamus Assistance"