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  1. #1
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    Default J1 Holder Marrying a U.S. Citizen

    Hi,

    My fiance and I are getting married in 3 days, and I am currently in the US on a 1 year J1 Visa from Australia which expires in 3 months. I am also not subject to the 2 year rule. We were planning on filing all our papers immediately after marriage but I would like some advice on the following:

    1. Do I tell my sponsoring organization of my plans to marry or will they cancel my J1 visa as soon as they hear of this news? I am currently working for a company, and would like to continue working for them, so I would like my J1 employment status to be valid while my case for adjustment of status is pending.

    2. Can I file the I-485 and all related forms while I am in the US or am I absolutely required to return to Australia and file through the US consulate? I would highly prefer to do everything in the United States.

    3. What are all the forms I need to file in my current situation? I have been getting a range of different answers from websites, but I am unsure as to which refer to me.

    ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! Thank you

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    Default Re: J1 Holder Marrying a U.S. Citizen

    We don't know anything about your sponsoring organization or its policies. You are, of course, free to inquire with them about their policies in the event that a participant in their program petitions for an adjustment of status based on marriage, presumably also filing at that time for a work permit.

    If you want to petition to adjust your status from within the U.S., that's what you do. If you want to return home then seek reentry under a spouse visa, then that's what you do.

    You'll find forms and extensive documentation here.

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