Hello,

I am currently in the process of renewing my H1-B after the first 3 years.
My fiancee became a US citizen last week and we want to get married asap.
Is there any problem to get married while the renewal is still pending or
can I just inform USCIS after it is renewed?
Also, when would be the best time for her to sponsor me for a Green card?
My visa stamp on my passport expires next january so I will have to renew
it when I travel outside the country at Christmas. Is there a time period when
I am prevented from leaving the country once we have started the Green card
application process? Would that conflict with renewing my visa stamp on my
passport?
Thank you so much for your insights.

jc

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Your getting married will have no effect on your H-1B renewal

In terms of actually applying for your green card, the best procedure to follow depends in large part on your country of citizenship and/or your place of residence. For example, for my French clients living in the US with H-1B status who marry US citizens, I usually file their cases directly with the US Embassy in Paris because they can have their green card in as little as 2 or 3 months. Otherwise, if you are going to file your green card application with the local USCIS office, the processing time in the US depends upon your place of residence. While waiting for your green card application to be approved, as long as you maintain valid H-1B status (after the renewal has been approved), you can continue to work and travel on your H-1B visa without a problem

If you would like to further discuss your case with me, please contact my office directly to arrange for a consultation.

Edward Weiner
Attorney at Law

E-mail: E.Weiner@immigration-aux-usa.com
Internet Site: http://www.immigration-aux-usa.com/