Q: I am a citizen and want to sponsor J-1 visa to green card or change status to K.
Would it be advisable to change visa status to K first? The reason is because J-1 status is expiring soon. Wedding will take place in about 2-3 months. What would be the best path? Please help.
A: These kinds of questions are difficult to answer with limited information. But in my 10 years of experience I have never seen anyone change status to K-1 because I honestly don't think it would be possible because you need an approved I-129F. The K-1 visa is typically used for people who are abroad to enter the USA to get married. Don't worry, but consider a consultation with an immigration attorney to evaluate further details of how to file. many of us offer free consultations.
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