Bob in Boston

Hi, Old User is correct. I think it will be hard to find someone in your circumstanceson here as I have not seen it before (6+ years). I googledit and This is what AI sent. Give you a little direction to follow AI Overview Yes, if you are on an E-2 visa and marry a U.S. citizen, you can generally adjust your status (apply for a green card) from within the U.S. by filing Form I-485, because you entered legally, but you must have a bona fide marriage, and it creates a conflict with your E-2's non-immigrant intent, so it's crucial to work with an experienced immigration lawyer to navigate the process and prove your marriage is genuine, not just for immigration. Key Considerations & Steps: Legal Entry is Key: Since the E-2 is a lawful, non-immigrant visa, you can use your legal entry to apply for adjustment of status as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen. File Forms I-130 & I-485: Your U.S. citizen spouse files Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative), and you file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status). Bona Fide Marriage: You must prove your marriage is real, not just for immigration, which is where the E-2's investor intent conflicts with permanent residency intent. No Travel (Initially): You generally cannot travel outside the U.S. after applying for adjustment of status until your Advance Parole document (employment authorization/travel permit) is approved, as it could be seen as abandoning your application, though rules can be complex. Potential Conflicts: Marriage suggests you want to stay, contradicting the E-2's requirement to leave, so lawyers help manage this tension, often advising against travel. Important Caveats: Misrepresentation: Entering on an E-2 with the secret intent to marry and stay can be seen as misrepresentation. Consult an Attorney: This is a complex area; getting legal advice from an immigration lawyer experienced with E-2s and marriage-based green cards is essential. In summary, marriage to a U.S. citizen provides a path to a green card, but you need to manage the transition carefully with legal guidance, especially given the E-2 visa's specific conditions. Good Luck!

I 4th that opinion, Too much going on in your file right now. Stay home.

Carry Your Papers..... Problem solved

From Portland Oregon

Slow because of Holiday? Maybe.

Houston Massachusetts????? No Such Animal

Send it. If he does not need it fine, he can send it back or bring it back once he gets here. Better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it. Will only cause delays.

Your Point?

My step daughter filed on 1st of july. Had her interview at Boston Ma on the 16th of October and recieved her and her daughters green cards on the 30th. Good Luck

Was his work Visa terminated or was he forced to go home with an order from immigration. Sometimes terminoligy matters. When your work visa here is no longer valid it is on you to go home. If you overstay and get brought in front of Judge you get deported. What was it?

Well, is there ANYTHING in your GMC that can be questioned? Been Arrested or been to court? Paid your child support? Whats your social media look like? You cant really prep for good moral character, its your history. Dont hsve a history just answer the questions truthfully and you should have no problem. Where are you from? That could play a part.

To be honest I wouldnt have applied for Citizenship so soon after your court case. I would have waited another 5 years or so. Your case appears to have GMC issues regardless of the outcome of the case.

All these stories are doing what they are ment to do. Scare you and have you hate USCIS and Trump. Fact is all laws are being enforced now. Your embezilment conviction from 12 years ago has not disappeared and you did not get away with it, A 15 year Green Card holder probably has something to hide in their eyes and they will investigate. Canadians with pot convictions are being denied too. Just because your Pot case was 20 years ago does not make it any less of a threat that you will not be detained. If your wife has nothing on her record and she was honest when processing her immigration forms she has little to fear. You Tube has a 85% misinformation rate now. Anything to get a click. Enjoy your Trip

Congrats! Good feeling eh?

Wasnt an issue here in Massachusetts with the letter. Only issue the license will expire on the expire date of the letter.