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  • 12-25-2008, 08:21 PM
    blackcapricorn
    Marrying on an H1-B Status
    I am planning to marry my girlfriend who is a Japanese citizen. Now my question is can I marry her here in the U.S. and have her status change as my dependent. I am here on an H1-B working visa and she being a Japanese falls under the Visa Waiver Program. What are the legal implications of this? Thanks and have a merry merry christmas...
  • 12-26-2008, 10:07 PM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Marrying on an H1-B Status
    You can marry her and seek H4 status for her, but she shouldn't go out of status - she should not overstay her visa (or visa waiver) while seeking H4 status.
  • 12-27-2008, 05:38 PM
    blackcapricorn
    Re: Marrying on an H1-B Status
    Thanks for the reply. It's a big help. Another question please if you don't mind - how long does it usually take for H4 visa to be processed?
  • 12-27-2008, 07:13 PM
    aaron
    Re: Marrying on an H1-B Status
    Generally speaking, you can expect the processing time for her H4 to be approximately the same as the processing time for your H1.
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