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  1. #1
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    Post J1 Visa Holder Marriage to a LPR in the U.S

    Hello,

    I have been a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) working in the US for a few years now. My girlfriend of 5 years is currently working in the US under a J1 visa.

    We would like to know if there is any way that she can stay here after expiration of her visa. We are obviously exploring getting married, as that might be the easiest way for her to stay (and hey, we've been together 5 years... so I figure she might not turn me down ).

    Should she accept, we would be getting married in the US.
    What are the "visa / immigration" implications of getting married?
    What are the steps to take in order to ensure she can stay?
    Can I file for a adjustment of status to have her non-immigrant J-1 changed to an immigrant visa?
    Who should I contact (which agencies) in case it would be possible for her to obtain the right to stay or to stay and work.

    Thanks for your help.
    Greg

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    Default Re: J1 Visa Holder Marriage to a LPR in the U.S

    Is she subject to the two year foreign residency requirement? If so, she needs to get it waived or abide by it.

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    Default Re: J1 Visa Holder Marriage to a LPR in the U.S

    We actually managed to get it waived.

    Would that enable her to stay? If so, under what "process" would that be possible?

    Thanks

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    Default Re: J1 Visa Holder Marriage to a LPR in the U.S

    Simplification of the question

    If we get married, knowing that I'm a green card holder, can she stay in the US at all?

    Work permit aside, I just want to know if she can stay legally on US soil.

    Thanks.

    Greg

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