Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

I am a an F1 student and I have an american fiancee. We live chicago. When should we get married to get my work permit the easiest way? can I get married during my OPT and still get the working permit afterwards?


Asked on 4/29/10, 10:50 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ajay Arora Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Hi,

You can get married anytime. After marriage, all sponsorship paperwork is filed concurrently including employment authorization application. You will receive EAD (employment authorization document) within about 2 to 3 months after the sponsorship paperwork is filed, and the EAD will be independent of your F1 OPT status. You are not required to continue to remain in F1 status once the sponsorship paperwork is filed. You will receive permission to work (EAD) and travel (advance parole document) until the marriage interview, at which time you will receive resident status.

You can call our law firm at 212-268-3580 during business hours, or email [email protected]

Regards,

Ajay K. Arora, Esq.

www.h1b1.com

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Answered on 5/04/10, 11:03 am
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

Yes, you may get married and apply for an adjustment of status which would provide a temporary employment permit for you within approximately 3 months of applying.

Please find detailed information on the process here:

http://www.msclaw.com/Green_Card_for_Spouse.html

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Answered on 5/04/10, 2:36 pm


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