Hi everyone, new member here just found the site today.
I haven't spent many hours looking through the site yet but i did manage to find this thread and it seems the perfect place to ask my question.
My fiance has graduated and is F-1 on OPT. OPT expires in a little more than two weeks from now. I am right to say the best solution here is to get legally married and file all paperwork before the OPT expiration date?
I personally don't want to rush a marriage date as it's in no way romantic. But if it means keeping her in the country and building our new life together, then i'll do what i have to do.
Is this a fairly standard situation albeit a short timeline? Or would it be beneficial to consult an immigration/naturalization lawyer?
Anyone else adjusting status from F-1 ??
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Hi everyone, new member here just found the site today.
I haven't spent many hours looking through the site yet but i did manage to find this thread and it seems the perfect place to ask my question.
My fiance has graduated and is F-1 on OPT. OPT expires in a little more than two weeks from now. I am right to say the best solution here is to get legally married and file all paperwork before the OPT expiration date?
I personally don't want to rush a marriage date as it's in no way romantic. But if it means keeping her in the country and building our new life together, then i'll do what i have to do.
Is this a fairly standard situation albeit a short timeline? Or would it be beneficial to consult an immigration/naturalization lawyer?
Thanks for your help is advance.