Need some info regarding my situation. I am on an H1-B visa that expires in 12/02/05 (December 02). I am getting married to a USC at the beginning of November. Because its a destination wedding we are just doing the official marriage in a court here in the US. Im attempting to avoid having to refile for a H1 extension as those are costs I have to bear. So if I file the green card paperwork immediately, these are my questions:
* From a legal standpoint, do I still have to file for a H1 renewal to stay in the US? From what I understand, yes, if I want to continue to work. Seeing as I am a consultant, I have no problem not working for a month or so, if thats what it means.
* If we move the official court marriage forward, how early would that have to be, in order to not have to extend my H1?
Thanks
* From a legal standpoint, do I still have to file for a H1 renewal to stay in the US? From what I understand, yes, if I want to continue to work. Seeing as I am a consultant, I have no problem not working for a month or so, if thats what it means.
* If we move the official court marriage forward, how early would that have to be, in order to not have to extend my H1?
Thanks