Marriage-Based Adjustment of Status During OPT
Client Background:
A student on OPT married a U.S. citizen and planned to adjust status domestically.
Key Challenges:
1. OPT expiring soon;
2. Needed to prove bona fide marriage.
Attorney Strategy:
1. Collected lease, photos, and joint account records;
2. Provided affidavits from friends and professors;
3. Conducted mock interview sessions.
Timeline:
I-130 and I-485 filed concurrently → Approved in 6 months.
Result:
Client successfully obtained permanent residence.
