F1 OPT marrying H1b

[snehimm]

Hi all,

I am currently on F1 opt and working full time. I am getting married to an H1B visa holder by end of this year. We will be travelling to India for that. My concern is that I don't want to change my visa status (i.e would like to be on F1 visa). So, my questions are:
1. Does this affect my visa status in anyway?
2. While re-entry to US, do they ask the marital status? When I say yes, would they need the spouse name on my passport? Would there be any trouble at my re-entry?

Also, we are getting the marriage certificate from India. Is this recognized in USA?or do we have to apply for a separate marriage license here? What is the procedure?

Thanks for the help.

[snehimm]

Not sure if this question belongs here. Can someone please direct me to the right thread if not this?Thanks!

[kabkaba]

Hi all,

I am currently on F1 opt and working full time. I am getting married to an H1B visa holder by end of this year. We will be travelling to India for that. My concern is that I don't want to change my visa status (i.e would like to be on F1 visa). So, my questions are:
1. Does this affect my visa status in anyway?
No effect.
2. While re-entry to US, do they ask the marital status? When I say yes, would they need the spouse name on my passport? Would there be any trouble at my re-entry?
There is no problem in answering the truth. For re-entry, make sure you have I-20 with travel signature, EAD, job letter and valid F1 Visa.
Also, we are getting the marriage certificate from India. Is this recognized in USA?or do we have to apply for a separate marriage license here? What is the procedure?

No separate marriage certificate is needed.

Thanks for the help.

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