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  • Sep 2, 2008, 11:46 PM
    cubanofc
    f-1 married to a permenent resident
    I am a f-1 student and I am in my last semester. I just got married to a permanent resident here. My husband is about to become a U.S citizen in about two years. After I graduate I would like to start working. I have some questions.

    - can I work with a 1-130 status?
    - how long does it take to have my 1-130 status, and for how long is it issued?
    - should I just apply for OPT(optical practical training) for the extra year here in the US, or should I just apply for a worker's permit?
    - what would happen after the OPT is expired, can I then get a another year here after the OPT until my husband become a US citizen, and then apply for citizenship?

    Anyyyyy help is appreciated
    Thanks.
  • Sep 3, 2008, 12:19 AM
    lawanwadee
    - can I work with a 1-130 status?
    No

    - how long does it take to have my 1-130 status, and for how long is it issued?
    It takes about 5 years to obtain a greencard when your petitioner is a greencard holder, but it takes less than a year for US citizen.

    - should I just apply for OPT(optical practical training) for the extra year here in the US, or should I just apply for a worker's permit?
    Maintain your F-1/OPT until you get approval OR file I-130 after he becomes US citizen.

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