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Old Mar 17th 2016, 11:50 pm
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Arriving in US on a VWP then changing status after marrying US citizen, how long does one have to fill out the forms and send to immigration?
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You know this is not a legal way of immigrating, right?

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What happened after your post in 2011? You were already in the USA after a 3-year overstay back then.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...2-kids-719820/

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Originally Posted by Noorah101
You know this is not a legal way of immigrating, right?

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It is illegal to change status on VWP?
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Interesting that according to the thread you linked, Rene, the OP came in 2008 and had overstayed his VWP by 3 years, but according to this post, the OP came in 2013 and was looking to adjust status after 3 weeks on VWP - http://britishexpats.com/forum/us-im...ad-ssn-799103/

Now, according to this post, he is just now thinking about adjusting status after getting married on VWP.

I fear we may have entered a timewarp and his posts are appearing in reverse chronological order at 3 year intervals.
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Originally Posted by Pete H
It is illegal to change status on VWP?
Incorrect. It is, however, illegal to enter the US on VWP with the intention of remaining in the US and adjusting status.
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You haven't watched Interstellar
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Originally Posted by Pete H
It is illegal to change status on VWP?
It is illegal to be outside the USA and have the intent to do so, yes. Plenty of existing threads on this topic.

Can you explain the discrepancy between your other 2 posts linked in this thread?

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Originally Posted by Wintersong
Incorrect. It is, however, illegal to enter the US on VWP with the intention of remaining in the US and adjusting status.
Therefore you are saying Noorah101 is incorrect?
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Therefore you are saying Noorah101 is incorrect?
No - she's entirely correct. If you plan to enter on VWP, marry a citizen and then adjust status, you are breaking the law.
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Originally Posted by Noorah101
It is illegal to be outside the USA and have the intent to do so, yes. Plenty of existing threads on this topic.

Can you explain the discrepancy between your other 2 posts linked in this thread?

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Okay you didn't say that and neither the original post said that.

Original post Arriving in US on a VWP then changing status after marrying US citizen, how long does one have to fill out the forms and send to immigration?

Your reply 'You know this is not a legal way of immigrating, right?'

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Maybe if you explained your situation you would get the help you're seeking.

As it stands, without information to the contrary, you appear to be trolling.
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Originally Posted by Pete H
Okay you didn't say that and neither the original post said that.
With respect, the information is posted on thousands of threads on here and other forums, and on official websites. If you have been pondering on what to do visa-wise since your previous thread surely you have done some research?
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Reposting original question:

Arriving in US on a VWP then changing status after marrying US citizen, how long does one have to fill out the forms and send to immigration?
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Depends on numerous things and given the lack of information provided, it's impossible to provide an answer. I'd recommend speaking to an immigration attorney asap.
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