Sally Smith

Hi,
Here's the situation:

- Canadian citizen.
- was on several TNs before getting an H1b in Sept.
- had a dispute over owed money by employer and quit mid Oct.
- didn't get another job.
- got engaged New Year's eve and now want get married.

Questions:

1. am considered "out of status" according to a lawyer - can I still
marry, file I-130/485/etc and remain in the country?

2. If I file I-130/485/etc, can I also get the EAD that day if I file
in person? If not, how long will it take to get the EAD?

3. If we don't get married right away, can I get a TN if I get another
job? If I get a TN, can I still marry a few months later?

4. How much should the I-130/485/etc. filing cost if I go through a
lawyer?

Thanks very much,

Sally

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[email protected] (Sally Smith) wrote:
    > Here's the situation:
    > - Canadian citizen.
    > - was on several TNs before getting an H1b in Sept.
    > - had a dispute over owed money by employer and quit mid Oct.
    > - didn't get another job.
    > - got engaged New Year's eve and now want get married.
    >
    > 1. am considered "out of status" according to a lawyer - can I still
    > marry, file I-130/485/etc and remain in the country?
    >
Yes. Read the instructions on the I-485 form to be sure, and note
exceptions for spouse of US citizen.

    > 2. If I file I-130/485/etc, can I also get the EAD that day if I file
    > in person? If not, how long will it take to get the EAD?
    >
It depends on the INS office, some issue the same day, others take over
90 days.

I do not know the answers to your other two questions.
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