QUESTION
I'm engaged to an American citizen, plan on getting married 2023 July 1st. However, my OPT expires the end of 2022. What can I do to stay legally?
Asked on Oct 01st, 2022 on General Practice - Minnesota
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We've been together for 4 years and recently got engaged. We are ready to take the next step moving forward. The thing is, I am an F1 visa, I am currently doing OPT for a year which expires 31st January 2023 and our wedding is 31st July. I only start my Master's program in August, after the wedding. How can I stay here legally? Must consider a court wedding for now?
1 ANSWER
A US citizen who marries a foreign national who entered the US with permission can sponsor her spouse for a green card. This is even if the spouse is out of status. That is the general rule but there are a few exceptions. Discuss the facts of your case in a free private phone call with an immigration attorney.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2022 at 2:30 AM