How can I accompany my minor child in the U.S. who has an F-1 visa if I have an approved I-526 application?

You have to have another nonimmigrant visa that allows you to stay. One option some are pursuing is to apply for an E-2 treaty country passport. This is complicated because China does not allow dual passports. With an E-treaty country passport, you might be eligible for an E-2 investor visa if you direct and control a business in which you have invested.

You cannot legally stay in the U.S. after your B-2 status expires. You need a consultation appointment with an immigration attorney to get legal advice concerning options for you for other visa categories.

For a temporary solution, you may be able to file for an extension of your B-1/B-2 stay while you explore other options for a longer stay in the U.S.

The chance of being able to stay in the US through your child''s F-1 is virtually impossible. Also, even with the possible extensions of your B-1/B-2 visa, as a China national you will not be able to successfully stay long enough in the U.S. because the EB-5 priority date for China is prohibitively long. As to if you may have other nonimmigrant visa options, advisably, consult an immigration attorney for further discussions.

I would suggest a consultation to explore options to remain in the U.S. depending on your skills, whether you qualify for an E-2 investor visa or many other options. You can also attend school yourself.

You cannot stay in the US on account of an I-526 approval. Perhaps you can go to school yourself.

You cannot stay in the US with only an approved I-526, but generally, parents of minor children on F status can request to extend their B2. Yes, having the approved I-526 may force you to be extra sure you explain you will leave the U.S. later.

You cannot apply for an adjustment of status until the priority date of B visa bulletin calendar is current. You can seek to file to change the status to an F1 as well, this would require that you study in the US after the F1 change of status is approved.

You could file to extend your status, or you could depart and return again, after several months abroad.