Q: Employment gap in transition from F1 to Green Card through marriage; and should we be worried about temp. long distance?
In 2018, I came to the US under F1 for a Bachelor’s degree. In the same year, I started dating a citizen. I finished the program in 2021, but decided that degree was a professional mistake and started another one in a different field. At the same time, due to economic hardship, my girlfriend accepted a job in another state. It’s been a long distance relationship since. I’m almost halfway through that second degree. We want to get married + move in together very soon, then apply for the Green Card around the end of the program to qualify for the 10-year one. But I’m worried the adjustment of status lining up with the conclusion of the program would create a resume/employment gap, between then and receiving the work authorization. Should I expect a major employment gap in this situation? Are there notable red flags in our story (currently long distance, 2nd degree…) to be aware of?
I understand there are a lot of moving parts in this one, we’re looking for an attorney.
A: A marriage based green card is not related to the employment issues. If you seek to get a visa or green card through employment this maybe different.
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