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Can I transfer from F-1 visa to green card through marriage?
Asked on Mar 17th, 2014 on Immigration - Texas
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I am a student on F-1 visa, and I will be marrying a US citizen in a week. Does this qualify as an adjustment of status and how long should it take to get each, green card and work permit? Thank you.
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Yes, you can apply for adjustment of status once you are legally married.
Answered on Apr 09th, 2014 at 11:53 AM
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If your have no disqualifications for adjustment of status; if you spouse files an immigrant petition for you, and all the paperwork is done right; if your spouse has sufficient income to file an affidavit of support (or finds a co-sponsor); and if your background does not trigger a prolonged security check, then you can expect to have an employment card within 3 - 3.5 months from the date of filing, and a green card - before the year is over.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 3:35 AM
Bruce A. Coane
If otherwise eligible, certainly an F-1 student marrying a USA citizen can apply for a green card. In Houston it takes about 4 months right nor, and the work permit takes about 60 days.
Answered on Mar 17th, 2014 at 7:30 PM
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Richard S. Kolomejec
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Yes. You can apply for adjustment of status. It takes about two months for a work permit and three months for a green card.
Answered on Mar 17th, 2014 at 7:30 PM