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I came to US for J1 visa.Im not a subject to 212(e).I want to marry with my girlfriend (she US citizen).Can I get a green card ? What i need to do ?
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J-1 exchange visitors who are not subject to the two-year foreign residence requirement are allowed to adjust status in the US if they marry US citizens. After marriage, you could apply to U.S.C.I.S. through the filing of forms of I-130 petition for alien relative and I-485 application for adjustment of status to permanent residence along with other required forms and documents to the Chicago lockbox of U.S.C.I.S. and the filing fee of $1490. Processing takes anywhere from 6-12 months until you are both interviewed in connection with your immigration application.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Oct 07th, 2016 at 5:47 PM
Possibly. You appear eligible to seek adjustment of status based upon the limited information provided. The first step is to marry. Once married, you and your wife can start the adjustment of status process. This requires preparation of forms, submission of supporting documents, and interview attendance. You can read more about adjustment of status at http://myattorneyusa.com/adjustment-of-immigration-status.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2016 at 4:13 AM