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Hello,

I had initiated the Green Card application process via my employer about 3 years ago and it has now progressed to the point where they can file my I140. I am, however, getting married to a U.S. citizen in about 2 months from now and will subsequently file my I485 towards Permanent Resident status. I am currently on an L1 visa, if that is relevant.

My question is this -- Should I let my employer proceed with the I140 filing? It seems like filing through my employer would be unnecessary at this point but Id like to know if "canceling" this process (if it is possible) would negatively impact the case I will submit after I get married. If it wont be a problem, is there a mandatory procedure to withdraw my current green card application? How should I go about this situation?

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks much!

deeabar

As long as your L-1 remains valid, it would be the courteous thing to do to notify your employer that they do not need to waste their time and money on an unneeded I-140.

Once you marry and file based on that, then you do not need the L to be renewed either. Your spousal adjustment is totally seperate from your employment case. As the spouse of a USC you will merely need to show that you made a lawful entry and are otherwise admissible as an immigrant and that should be no problem because they already gave you your L visa.

That makes it perfectly clear. Thank you so much for your quick response! Much appreciated!