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What should I do about my status while waiting for my wedding day in August?

Asked on Apr 04th, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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I came here to U.S with a J1 visa and my ds2019 expires on April 30th this year. I know that I could stay in U.S 30 days after the expiration of my ds2019. I don't have the two years residency rule. Me and my boyfriend are planning to get married on the last day of the month of August to give time so my parents could come because they are in the Philippines and also our housing would be available at that time. With that being said I would be out of status for a few months and I don't feel comfortable about it. Is there anything I could do or your office can help me process so that I won't be considered out of status while waiting to get married. I am just worried that my few months of waiting before my marriage would cause troubles like my parents not being able to come to U.S for my wedding and also my Sisters are planning to come to U.S in three years to study. I am really hoping and praying that you could help me in this matter. If there is a fee that I need to pay please let me know.
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The only way to avoid accruing unlawful presence is to get married and file the application for adjustment with visa petition. However, if you wait until August, the short period you will be out of status should not be held against you.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 10:33 AM

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You can try to switch to a B2 visa.
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 10:01 AM

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Have you thought about getting legally married first so that you can apply for your green card and then doing the wedding ceremony later when your parents arrive?
Answered on Apr 05th, 2013 at 9:52 AM

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