L1 to marry USC

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Hi all,

In advance, apologies if this is a repeated question. I cant seem to find anything related to my questions. Hope you guys can help me!

A brief history of my Situation:

• Came to US on L1B, sponsored by current company.
• Currently L1B Visa, expiring in Jan 2014, however company now renewing for the first time.

My question:

My fiance and I are planning to get married soon (no dates yet as to our current situation). My questions are as below.

1. Can I still work under L1B visa after getting married (I think I saw some forum says yes, some say no) without applying for AOS? (After my L1B has been renewed)
2. If I do apply for AOS:
   1. How much will it cost (since I am already on L1B, I read somewhere it may be cheaper),
   2. How long will it take to process of AOS,
   3. Can I still work for my current company in the process of AOS
   4. Should my current company be informed of my intention/process of AOS?
3. If I do go for AOS after L1B renewal, do i need to wait for a few months before applying for AOS? I read somewhere that it might be a problem as USCIS might take it as an AOS fraud...or is it OK because I have already been in the country for nearly 3 years now.
4. Since I am under L1B, do I still need to get biometrics (already done that for first L1B visa)? Will this then lower the cost for AOS?

Thank you guys for your help!

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*** Moving from AOS from Family Visas to AOS from Work Visas ****

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Hi all,

In advance, apologies if this is a repeated question. I cant seem to find anything related to my questions. Hope you guys can help me!

A brief history of my Situation:

• Came to US on L1B, sponsored by current company.
• Currently L1B Visa, expiring in Jan 2014, however company now renewing for the first time.

My question:

My fiance and I are planning to get married soon (no dates yet as to our current situation). My questions are as below.

1. Can I still work under L1B visa after getting married (I think I saw some forum says yes, some say no) without applying for AOS? (After my L1B has been renewed)
2. If I do apply for AOS:
   1. How much will it cost (since I am already on L1B, I read somewhere it may be cheaper),
   2. How long will it take to process of AOS,
   3. Can I still work for my current company in the process of AOS
   4. Should my current company be informed of my intention/process of AOS?
3. If I do go for AOS after L1B renewal, do i need to wait for a few months before applying for AOS? I read somewhere that it might be a problem as USCIS might take it as an AOS fraud...or is it OK because I have already been in the country for nearly 3 years now.
4. Since I am under L1B, do I still need to get biometrics (already done that for first L1B visa)? Will this then lower the cost for AOS?

Thank you guys for your help!

1. Yes.

2.a. It's the same price for everyone. $420 + $1070 + medical (usually around $200).

b. Depends, usually 3-6 months.

c. Yes.

d. If you want.

3. No. L1 is dual intent so it doesn't matter.

4. You still need biometrics and you have to pay. No lower cost. Same price for everyone. Your being on L1 does not give you any special monetary privileges. The only privilege you will have is that you can continue to exit and reenter the US while AOS is processing.

have you found the VJ guide for spouse living in the US?

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Thanks Harpa Timsah for your reply.

If I do go for AOS, does it mean that I will get a GC? Do I also need to apply for EAD to be able to work once my L1B has expired?

Could you possibly also point me to the VJ guide for spouse living in the US?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Sure. The VJ guide is here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

Adjustment of status is to go from L1 (in your case) to a Greencard because of your marriage to a US Citizen. Spouses of USCs don't live in the US on visas; they live in the US as Greencard holders (permanent residents). You can apply for an EAD if you like with your AOS; it's free. But as long as your L1 is valid you can still work. If it's valid until 201 and you are renewing now, it sounds like you are good on the work front.

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Thanks Harpa. You are awesome!