Beginners question

[NewbieD 0]

My spouse lives in the US and he us a citizen, I have a B1 visa. If we would to get married while I'm visiting US:

1. How long would it take before I can get a working permit\GC?

2. Before I get a GC, can I still travel abroad and back?

Are there alternatives to getting married in the US while I'm visiting, while:

1. Minimising the amount of time it takes to get a working permit\GC
2. Allowing me to travel back and forth, to see my spouse as well as my parents who are outside of the US?

[oohpartiv 484]

It depends on what you file for. If you want to travel while your visa is being process, then AOS is out of the question, and you're going to have to go for the CR-1. This takes between 8 months to a year to get, and there's really no way to speed it up (unless you have considerable financial or medical reasons to request an expedite), so be prepared to wait. The good thing about the CR-1 is that it gets you a green card right off the bat, which allows you to work. You'll be able to travel to the US to visit during the process, but you'll have to present very strong ties to your home country proving that you'll definitely go back home after your visit to the US is over. There's always a chance you could be denied entry by the customs official at the POE, so just keep that in mind.