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Hi all, My partner (currently on H1-B in the US) & I (USC) want to get married soon to get her a green card status so she can be employed independently and was hoping to get some insight on what the process looks like. She does use marijuana every once in a while (legal in her state), but I'm seeing that there will be medical tests run that may disqualify her from receiving resident status. She can quit immediately but realistically, if we get married in April/May, when would the medical tests be run and does anyone know if it'll be a blood test/saliva test/hair test/etc. ? The question may seem a little technical, but it has scared me into thinking there are chances of her getting disqualified from getting a green card. Aside from this, does anyone know what traveling restrictions (if any) will be imposed on her once the application is in and whether or not she can travel out of the country for a month or two? Thanks in advance!

Thank you so much for the quick response!

Thank you! Do you know anything about a green card EAD or how the application will impact her ability to work in the US?

My partner & I wish to get married soon so she can change her status to a green card holder as soon as possible because she is unable to switch jobs on her current H1-B status. I see the K-1 Visa is for engaged partner overseas and CR-1 is for married partner overseas, but I'm confused what Visa Application is apt for engaged/married partner currently on a different visa status residing in the US itself. That said, what does the timeline look like for K-1/CR-1/Other Visas? Will it be quicker to get engaged and apply or get married and apply? Also, will my partner get an EAD allowing her to be employed independently before her green card arrives? Apologies for so many questions, I recently got naturalized and this has been something we need in our lives rather urgently. Any help is greatly appreciated!