H1B marries in June, visa expires in May

[greenman]

Hello all,

I am from Ireland, and have been legally working here for close to 10 years. From student visas to H1B (my current status)

Well, time has progressed, I am becoming older and my fiance and I are marrying next June of 2007. As some know, booking venues et etc is not easy and we were not able to book a date till that month. Now the unfortunate part is that my visa expires exactly one month before my marriage.

Some might say to have a civil wedding before hand, but we feel that is wrong. We have been investing so much time into next year, taking our vows for a second time appears like a lie.

Can arguments me made for that month of time with our lawyer and how risky is it?

Any responces are always appreciated!

Thanks in advance

[greenman]

Hello all,

I am from Ireland, and have been legally working here for close to 10 years. From student visas to H1B (my current status)

Well, time has progressed, I am becoming older and my fiance and I are marrying next June of 2007. As some know, booking venues et etc is not easy and we were not able to book a date till that month. Now the unfortunate part is that my visa expires exactly one month before my marriage.

Some might say to have a civil wedding before hand, but we feel that is wrong. We have been investing so much time into next year, taking our vows for a second time appears like a lie.

Can arguments me made for that month of time with our lawyer and how risky is it?

Any responces are always appreciated!

Thanks in advance

[Forvisas]

I suppose your fiance is a USC, so there are no risk involved for overstaying your visa for a month.You may apply in april for a change of status , and while your application is pending you are in legal status if you worry to much about that month.

All the best for you!
www.USImmigrationforAll.com

[greenman]

Thank you.

One thing though, we send in our application with all the information, and our marriage certificate one month later? Will that make a difference or slow down the application process?

[greenman]

Our lawyer says that the marriage certificate must be submitted with the application.

Any others ideas we very much welcome.

Happy holidays...