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  • 09-04-2011, 03:20 AM
    confused n tired
    Staying Without Extending F1 Visa Based on Marriage to a Permanent Resident
    i came to us thru F1 visa n married green card holder . i applied for i130, i 485 n i 824 all togethr. Can i stay with my wife without extending my F1 visa in US?
    can nyone help me in this.
    thnks so much..
  • 09-04-2011, 06:09 AM
    flyingron
    Re: Can I Stay Without Extending My F1 Visa if I Ll Marry Green Card Holder
    If you're still here legally, you can apply for an adjustment in status to F2. Otherwise it would behoove you to leave (especially before 6 months out of status) and work it out.
    Marrying a permanent resident doesn't give you the same advantages that marrying a citizen would have.
  • 09-04-2011, 01:32 PM
    confused n tired
    Re: Can I Stay Without Extending My F1 Visa if I Ll Marry Green Card Holder
    thnks so much ,, is it easy to change status to F2 n can stay in US after i got F2 visa???
    thnks again
  • 09-04-2011, 06:57 PM
    T53147
    Re: Can I Stay Without Extending My F1 Visa if I Ll Marry Green Card Holder
    You must maintain your own legal status. F2 is a dependent of an F1. If your wife has a green card, she cannot have F1 status to permit you to be on F2.

    Remember also, that as the spouse of a green card holder, you can be denied entry to the US and a renewal of an F1 or B1/B2 visa if you leave since you have immigrant intent.

    You should complete your studies and find an H1B sponsoring employer.
  • 09-06-2011, 10:37 PM
    confused n tired
    Re: Can I Stay Without Extending My F1 Visa if I Ll Marry Green Card Holder
    thanks a lot for the help.. really appreciate tat :)
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