Legal Question in Immigration Law in Maryland

hello.

If my visa expires in 30th of octomber and my boyfriend has a j1 r visa for 1 year if we get married does my status change? and can i work for 1 year? if yes what do i need to do after we get married?


Asked on 9/29/10, 12:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Sometimes it could be possible to apply to change status to a dependent status (based on marriage) and while still in a valid non-immigrant status. However, as a dependent of a J1 visa holder you will not be authorized to work.

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Answered on 10/04/10, 12:38 pm


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