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My husband (F1 visa) is planning to apply for his green card. I hold a J1 visa. Can we apply for GC jointly? If my husband's GC is approved do I also get a GC?
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Possibly. As a spouse you typically can be a derivative beneficiary of your husband's immigrant visa petition. Whether the green card application can be filed at this time will depend upon the preference category. You and your husband can likely submit the package at the same time. Each application for a green card is assessed on its own merits. Your husband will have to be approved before you. It is not clear whether you are subject to the two-year home residency rule. If so, you will require a waiver to obtain a green card without first completing the requirement. I encourage you to consult an attorney. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.
Answered on Jun 27th, 2016 at 3:27 AM