Quick question about after filing AOS

[Joshsmad 0]

My wife (just married, totally legit, known each other for 7 years) is on a J1 visa and we are about to file AOS (i-485/i-130 packets). After we do this, does she need to tell the agency who granted her the J1 that she filed for AOS?  Do we need to do anything at all, or just let her status change without telling anyone?  Can she quit her job after we received NOA1? If anyone knows the answer to this or can point me in the direction of the documentation, that would be really great.

 

Thanks so much.

[geowrian 22,337]

Her J-1 status does not change by filing for AOS. If she were to take an action that would terminate her J-1 status, the pending AOS provides authorized stay in the US. Once the EAD comes in (if you filed for it), then she can work anywhere.

[Joshsmad 0]

27 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Her J-1 status does not change by filing for AOS. If she were to take an action that would terminate her J-1 status, the pending AOS provides authorized stay in the US. Once the EAD comes in (if you filed for it), then she can work anywhere.

Thanks so much for answering. She is worried about her company giving her trouble if she tries to quit. She worried about her company having a hard time getting J1 visas granted in the future. For example, is it possible for them to take her to court for filing AOS?  Do you know if this is a thing? 

 

Sorry for all the questions, and thanks again. 

[geowrian 22,337]

27 minutes ago, Joshsmad said:

Thanks so much for answering. She is worried about her company giving her trouble if she tries to quit. She worried about her company having a hard time getting J1 visas granted in the future. For example, is it possible for them to take her to court for filing AOS?  Do you know if this is a thing? 

 

Sorry for all the questions, and thanks again. 

I can't speak in detail as to what happens with the hosting company, but it generally shouldn't be an issue to get other visa holders in the future. There's no basis to take her to court...what would they sue for? The only thing I can think of is if there was a contract committing to a fixed period of work, she quits her work, and then any penalties would come into play. But that would happened with or without filing for AOS.

[Joshsmad 0]

49 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I can't speak in detail as to what happens with the hosting company, but it generally shouldn't be an issue to get other visa holders in the future. There's no basis to take her to court...what would they sue for? The only thing I can think of is if there was a contract committing to a fixed period of work, she quits her work, and then any penalties would come into play. But that would happened with or without filing for AOS.

Thank you so much! You've helped a lot!