QUESTION
Once I get married and I report my change of status to the immigration office, does my green card application become void?
Asked on Feb 05th, 2013 on Immigration - New York
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My father has applied for my green card and I’ve gotten my EAD card. Now I want to get married. If yes, is there another way around it?
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Francis John Cowhig
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It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. Are you marrying a U.S. citizen? Green card holder. Someone from your home country. Is your father a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2013 at 7:41 PM
Rebecca T White
That will depend upon the basis of the greencard application. That said, if marriage will impact it, it will impact it whether you report it or try to hide it. You'll want to review your situation prior to marriage.
Answered on Feb 08th, 2013 at 1:09 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
Before you sign the dotted line officially to become married, seek the advice of an experienced immigration lawyer. Depending on the visa classification under which your father filed your petition, by getting married, it may either delay (sometimes by many years) the petition filed by your father or worse, completely invalidate the petition.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 1:43 PM
On what basis did you file for your EAD? Do you have a pending I-485? Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on Feb 07th, 2013 at 1:43 PM