I have been waiting for my EAD card that should come anytime now as per the processing time of my batch. I am worried since I had booked my return ticket to the US for 26th September (currently in my home-country due to some emergency) but not sure how feasible it would be to return to the US without this card. Hence, could anyone suggest me how to check my card status?. Not sure how applicable this is:- My US visa; given on the name of my University is valid until 2023. Is this still valid considering that I have been graduated now?
From what I know, you should have the EAD card to enter US, if it's processed.
US visa is just permission to cross the ocean and hit the border. Visa Status is what let’s you in the country. Your F1 visa isn’t enough.