F-1 Adjustment

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I am an F-1 student currently on OPT after graduation. I arrived in 2004 to initially take English language courses before enrolling in real university classes. Shortly after I arrived, I started working--and kept working to support myself. I married a USC last month; I met him shortly after I got here initially.

Here are the circumstances:

* My OPT expires early next year

* I am about 5 years older then my husband (and different race)

* I left the country for a short trip in last year and re-entered. I started working again after I re-entered.

Although I know that unauthorized work is "overlooked" in an IR-1 case, I'm concerned about allegations about my "intention" to work in the US at ports of entry, despite my full time class schedule and maintaining my status otherwise.

Especially on the G-325A, I kept the same job during my short trip last year and continued it when I returned. I am concerned that this could be construed as an intention to violate status and/or misrepresentation.

Also, is the age/race difference a serious flag? The marraige is completely legit, but I'm trying to prepare for the scrutiny.

Thank you for all your help--great forum.

[milimelo 4,500]

Moving to AOS from student, tourist, work visa.