Q: My girlfriend and I want to get married. I'm currently in the US on a j1 visa (2 years rule does not apply).
I'am a French resident currently staying in the US on a J-1 intern visa (2 years rule does not apply).
My girlfriend is an American citizen and we have been together 2 years and a half.
We went back and worth between France and the U.S. during the last 3 years. We met when I was studying abroad in the U.S under a J1 visa in 2012 (2 years rule does not apply). I also stayed 6 months on a J1 intern visa in 2013 (2 years rule does not apply). I always respected my Visas and never overstayed.
After living together this year we decided we didn't want to wait anymore and are now planning to get married. We were not aware we would do that when I got my current J1 visa. My current J1 visa expires in July.
What should we do once we get married in the U.S? Will I be able to stay in the U.S after my J1 expires while filling for status adjustment and a green card?
Is there a risk it would be considered visa fraud since I entered with a j1 (But no intend to get married at the time)?
A: Seek for opinions from an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck. www.aba-us.com
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