Adjustment of status from Tourist visa

[matt01 0]

My girlfriend doesnt not earn enough to sponser me to keep me in the US after we marry, I am thinking to get married on a tourist visa and return home then apply for a permanent status. Does anybody know how long this would take until I can legally return?

I would also like to know how the process would work if I did stay after marriage on a tourist visa and how long would it take until I can work?

Somebody please help...I can't stand being away from my love!

[Bobby+Umit 161]

6-7 months with the CR-1 (usually).

Your not legally suppose to come here with a visitors visa (vwp for that matter), marry and attempt to AOS (remain in the US). There is no issue with you getting married while visiting and then leaving.

Regardless, you GF will still need a sponsor for you.

If you do attempt to AOS, and apply for an EAD, it can take up to 90+ days to receive the EAD which allows you to work.

I would stick with your first plan, file for the CR-1, which allows you to work as soon as you come back (and it's cheaper, with a greencard upon entry).

Less chance of getting busted for circumventing immigration law.

[raymaga 25]

Your girlfriend will require a co-sponsor if she doesn't make enough money to satisfy the Poverty Guidelines, regardless of how you plan to adjust status.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

6-7 months with the CR-1 (usually).

Your not legally suppose to come here with a visitors visa (vwp for that matter), marry and attempt to AOS (remain in the US). There is no issue with you getting married while visiting and then leaving.

Regardless, you GF will still need a sponsor for you.

If you do attempt to AOS, and apply for an EAD, it can take up to 90+ days to receive the EAD which allows you to work.

I would stick with your first plan, file for the CR-1, which allows you to work as soon as you come back (and it's cheaper, with a greencard upon entry).

Less chance of getting busted for circumventing immigration law.

Agreed.

Your GF will always be the primary sponsor, and will have to submit an Affidavit of Support whether she makes enough money or not. You will need a co-sponsor that makes enough money, and this cosponsor will fill in another Affidavit of Support.