can i adjust from R1 visa to green card through marriage?
Your spouse can file an immigrant visa petition, known as an I-130, for you to get the process started but you will be facing a pretty long waiting before there’s a visa available and you can file an application for your greencard (known as an I-485). In the meantime, it’s likely your R-1 status will expire, and I-130 itself does not give you permission to stay or work in the United States. I would make an appointment to speak to a qualified immigration lawyer in detail about your situation, and I would give particular consideration to whether one of the following two options might be available to you. 1. If you spouse is eligible to naturalize as a U.S. citizen, he or she may petition for you to immigrate as the spouse of a U.S. citizen rather than the spouse of a lawful permanent resident. There is no waiting list for visas for spouses of U.S. citizens, so once your spouse naturalizes you would be able to apply for your green card immediately. 2. You may be able to have your employer
