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  1. #1
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    Default Marriage To A U.S. Citizen

    i'm a student who came in the US for summer - legally. i'm going to marry a man who is a US citizen. i know that i will need to apply for US citizenship after 3 years of marriage. i just wonder what am i to do right after i actually got married to stay here legally and be able to work, because my J1 visa expires in october and my permission to work ends in the end of sept.
    help me please!!!

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    Default Marriage & Immigration

    After you marry your fiance can file an I-130 petition for Alien Relative, and I-485 application for permanent residence. You should obey all U.S. laws, including immigration laws, during the time the applications are pending, including restrictions on employment.

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    Sir,

    Once you file the entire marriage package, and receive the EAD card - Employment Authorization Document (within 90 days) - you are not subject to any employment restrictions and can work anywhere and freely change your employment.

    This reply is in the nature of general information, not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

    Alex Berd, Esq.

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