Marry before or after status change to work visa from f-1, if status going to change fast within 1-2 months?

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Marry before or after status change to work visa from f-1, if status going to change fast within 1-2 months?

Anonymous Apr 6, 2014 5 views 3 answers

2 students F-1 status want to get married and one of them is applying for O-1 visa status. Should they marry before applying for O-1 and get O-3 status for spouse, or marry after getting O-1 of one of them? Are there any problems with getting married in a short time(2-4weeks) before applying for O-1?

Maria Marty · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:05:47+00:00

Maria Marty

Maria Marty · Jun 15, 2026

Marry before it's simpler, however, expect that they might request evidence of your bonafide marriage.

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Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:05:47+00:00

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Jun 15, 2026

A spouse of O1 holder can get derivative O1 visa.

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Carl Michael ShustermanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:05:47+00:00

Carl Michael ShustermanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA

Carl Michael ShustermanImmigration AttorneyLos Angeles, CA · Jun 15, 2026

It was be simpler to get married prior to your spouse's employer sponsors him/her for an O-1 visa. Please see

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Marry before or after status change to work visa from f-1, if status going to change fast within 1-2 months?

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