Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Working permit for F-1 visa

Im am 21 years an international student living in california.I'll be finishing my bachelors next year and willing to work in US. can i work in states long term? also my boyfreind is a F1 student.what if we marry there? will it be helpful to the proceduer of gaining long-term working visa? (im am not talking about the OPT)


Asked on 2/23/08, 1:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Shannon Kwei Kounsel Law, Inc.

Re: Working permit for F-1 visa

You will have to find an employer to sponsor you for the H-1 visa before your OPT expires. If you and your boyfriend get married, you may remain in the U.S. as his dependent (F-2). However, you will not be able to work when you are on the F-2 visa.

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Answered on 2/24/08, 1:33 am
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Working permit for F-1 visa

You should find an employer..and apply for H1b visa after your OPT is over. Marrying your boyfriend does not make it easy for the visa anyway.

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Answered on 2/25/08, 2:37 pm


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