OPT status need to get GC via marriage

Singh97

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Hi Members,
I came to US on F1 student visa. Currently I am working on OPT extension as an full time employ.
My OPT will expire on Nov 2013. I am going to marry my GF who is a US citizen. Now my question is how late can I file for GC so that I can continue working without any problems. Also what is the pricess involved to do so. Please assist me!
 
Filing the GC by itself does not enable you to work. But you usually file for an EAD at the same time (EAD and Advance Parole are free if filed with I-485). The EAD comes in about 60-90 days. Once you get your EAD, you can work without restriction.

So if you want to work without any interruption, you can file for GC maybe a little more than 90 days before your OPT ends so that by the time your OPT ends you will be able to work using the EAD. You can file later if you don't mind having a gap in your work.
 
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