User Question: Hello, I applied for asylum in December 2024. My boyfriend, who is receiving his citizenship in January, wants us to get married to help me receive status faster. How does it work? What should we do exactly to go through with this process?

Expert Answer: Once your boyfriend becomes a **U.S. citizen**, he can petition for you by filing **Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)** after you get married. Since you have a pending asylum case, you may be eligible to **adjust status** inside the U.S. by filing **Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status)** after the I-130 is approved. If your asylum case is with the immigration court, you may need to request **termination of proceedings** to pursue adjustment. It is strongly advised to consult an immigration attorney to ensure the process is handled correctly.