Here on HB-1 Visa, Got Engaged, What do I need to file?

[indylove 0]

I came to the USA on a Student visa, then after graduating got a job. I am now living in the USA & here on an HB-1 Visa. While in the USA I met a girl, fell in love, and we've recently become engaged. My Fiancee is a USC.

Does anyone know what I need to file in order to remain in the USA on the correct visa? Do I need to file anything before we get married, or do I wait until we're married?

I travel alot with my job, and alot of business trips are out of country - will this have an effect on immigration?

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[Urge To Race 2]

You are in the US on an H1B, so you are in a great position. You don't have to file anything until after you get married as long as your H1B remains valid. Once married, file for Adjustment of Status. You don't need advanced parole to travel outside of the country and re-enter. You can continue your business travels (and other travels too) and re-enter the US on your H1B visa(again as long as it is valid) without problems while your AOS is pending. If your H1B lapses for some reason, you will need advance parole etc.

I came to the USA on a Student visa, then after graduating got a job. I am now living in the USA & here on an HB-1 Visa. While in the USA I met a girl, fell in love, and we've recently become engaged. My Fiancee is a USC.

Does anyone know what I need to file in order to remain in the USA on the correct visa? Do I need to file anything before we get married, or do I wait until we're married?

I travel alot with my job, and alot of business trips are out of country - will this have an effect on immigration?

A.

Edited July 27, 2007 by Urge To Race

[Cécy 44]

And as far as what to fill, follow the guides:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

[Dr_LHA 3]

Yes, you don't need an EAD and AP with an H-1B, unless you want to change jobs or your H-1B expires while AOS is processing.

Unfortunately with the new fee structure, you're going to pay for them anyway!

Still that aside, there's nothing for you to do until after you get married, and you can remain in the USA on H-1B no problem after marriage too. Read the guide that Cecy linked to. If you have issues there are people here who did the same as you (filed from H-1B). I'm one of them.