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Hello. If you marry a US citizen, you will get a work permit in 3 months. What type of visa did you enter with and when?  You will need a joint sponsor, if your US spouse cannot show their financially ability to sponsor you. You can get an ITIN by applying, but it does not give you the right to work. You can get a SSN after you get the work permit.

Getting information from consulates is notoriously difficult.  A lawyer like me can inquire on your behalf, but often our emails also go unanswered.  There is no process in place to reliably find out what is happening with your case.  I would be happy to engage them for you.  Email me if you'd like to try that.

In order for U.S.C.I.S. to favorably adjudicate a visitor visa extension, it must be convinced that the individual will be able to stay here without having to work. While not mandatory for your sister to be your sponsor, you must otherwise be able to show proof of being able to stay without working. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.