Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

You will not be able to apply for work authorization right away since your I-130 priority date is not current. Once she becomes a US citizen, you may apply for adjustment of status with work permit.

We suggest you to consult with an immigration attorney.

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Hi,

Your wife can file an immigrant petition for you in the F2A category. However, you must continue to maintain your nonimmigrant visa status such as H1B. Information about the family sponsorship categories is here: www.h1b1.com/sponsor.htm

Once she either becomes a U.S. citizen, or if the priority date becomes current, you can file your adjustment of status application along with related applications such as employment authorization and advance parole document applications.

You can call our law firm at 212-268-3580 during business hours, or email [email protected] for guidance.