Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

Marrying someone with H-1 visa

My girlfriend and I want to get married. She is a foreigner currently on a H-1 visa. She's been here for about 2 years. I am a US Citizen. She lives about an hour from me. We want to live in my area, but she needs to get a job here first. (She's a Special Ed teacher). How soon after we get married can she work somewhere besides the company who sponsors her? What forms do we need to fill out? What is the proper process to get her residencey/green card?


Asked on 5/09/09, 6:56 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Anthony Siliato Meyner and Landis LLP

Re: Marrying someone with H-1 visa

A work authorization document is issued 60-90 days after filing of the adjustment of status applications.

We have a great deal of experience in family-based immigrant visa matters. Please feel free to call our office to arrange for a consultation. Our consultation fee would be applied against our fixed fee for the matter.

The information contained herein is intended only for educational or informational purposes and is not a substitute for legal advice.

Responding to this inquiry in no way establishes an attorney client relationship; however, I look forward to exploring these issues with you further by way of telephone or in-person consultation.

Anthony F. Siliato, Esq.

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Answered on 5/09/09, 8:43 pm
Rachel Baskin Rachel Baskin, Attorney at Law

Re: Marrying someone with H-1 visa

There are a few different options for your fianc�e. First, she can have another school sponsor her H-1B, and may be eligible to begin working there immediately.

Alternatively, once you are married, and she submits her applications to USCIS (including an application for work authorization), she should receive such authorization within 90 days of filing. Upon receipt, she will be eligible to work for any employer.

You should consider speaking with an attorney to discuss the entire green card process in detail.

Please note that content of this reply does not constitute legal advice or create an Attorney/Client relationship in the absence of an agreement for legal services/retainer with my office. This is just a place to start in deciding what to ask your lawyer

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Answered on 5/11/09, 9:59 am


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