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If engaged to a US Citizen while on an H-1B grace period, is it better to marry and file an I-485 Adjustment of Status before the grace period ends, or file while a B-1/B-2 "bridge" application is pending?
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Although US immigration law forgives unlawful presence for immediate relatives of US Citizens, marrying and filing before the 60-day grace period ends is strongly recommended whenever possible. Relying on a pending B-1/B-2 application while adjusting status introduces unnecessary legal complexity and risks.