still waiting for j1 waiver-should i apply for a green card?

[madiia 0]

Hello All.

I filed the paperwork for J1 Waiver a month ago. They received all my documents and the no objection letter from my embassy. I can be here legally for the next 3 weeks. I am already married to a US citizen and want to file the green card documents.

Should I wait for the waiver even if that means I will be here illegally or should I apply for the green card and then attach the waiver to the green card files? Also if I wait for the waiver, can it possibly influence the green card decision?

I got so many questions...

In my passport there still is my maiden name..Do I apply for the green card with the married name or my maiden name and then adjust the name on the GC? I wont have time to change my passport now.

I will return to my home country if I must, my husband is willing to go with me but it will just complicate everything.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Magdalena

Edited June 23, 2009 by madiia

[Bobby+Umit 161]

Was the waiver for the 2 year requirement? (if applicable)

[emt103c 10]

I would go ahead and apply (after consulting an attorney to make sure) and give them the approval at the interview or when they request it. This is a risk if your waiver doesn't get approved. . .of the hefty AOS fee.

As for the passport and name change stuff. . .do the name change before applying because it is easy and fast and if you wait getting it changed with USCIS will be neither easy nor fast.

[Eve77 0]

Magda, wait for the waiver! apply for I-130, wait with I-485 until you get a waiver. DOS is taking longer than USCI.