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Hi,

I have a question regarding my current visa and an approching wedding.


I have a P1 Visa and I live together with my American boyfriend. We have been together for a couple of years and are thinking about getting married. I just wonder, what will happen to my Visa if we do?


I have read that I have to make an Adjustment of Status, which will change my application to a permanent stay. Thus, require a green card in order to work in the States. Will I be unable to work until permitted a green card?


If that is the case, what happens if I quit my job right after we get married? Since I am not allowed to work it may seem strange if I am employed.

Thank you for your time

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Marriage does not negate your P-1 visa. Applying to adjust will not negate your P-1 visa.

As long as you abide by the conditions of your P-1 visa, you can work legally until you get your EAD. So, after marriage, you will want to adjust your status to obtain the EAD and then a green card.

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Marriage does not negate your P-1 visa. Applying to adjust will not negate your P-1 visa.

As long as you abide by the conditions of your P-1 visa, you can work legally until you get your EAD. So, after marriage, you will want to adjust your status to obtain the EAD and then a green card.

Thank you for you reply, aaron2020!

So if I get this right; if I quit my job shortly after getting married, my P-1 visa will no longer be valid and I would have to leave the country?

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You need to file to adjust status in that event.

That will keep you legal until you get your GC.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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