Jeff Tsai

Hi there,

I have a question related to I130 application but could not find info about it from
the web. So I'd like to post it here and asking for your help.

I am a permanent resident of the US. I just get married recently. My wife holds F1
student visa currently, but her visa is about to expire. My questions are,
(1) Can I file I-130 for her? Will she be required to return to her original country
where F1 is issued?
(2) If it is fine to file I-130, can she legally stay in the US (i.e., with valid
status) after her F1 visa expires while we are waiting for I130 approval?
(3) If it's valid status to stay while waiting for I130, will she get working permit
to work in the US?

Thanks in advance for your help to answer these questions or point me to the info
that can answer them.

Jeff

Mrtravel

These question were answered already.. Why are you reposting?

She can not stay in the US, plus if you are a permanent resident, it will take her
about 6 years or so to get an immigrant visa. If you become a citizen, the wait can
be from a few months to a couple of years.