A: Michael’s answer: Based on the information you have provided, you do not need to leave the U.S. Rather, your U.S. citizen spouse would file an I-130 Immigrant Petition on your behalf with the USCIS and you would jointly file, together with her I-130 Petition, your I-485 Application for Adjustment of Status to U.S. Permanent Residency. There are also a number of other immigration forms that need to be submitted at the same time, together with supporting documents, as part of one application package. An experienced immigration lawyer can provide you with guidance in a consultation in person, by phone, or on Skype, on what immigration forms and supporting documents need to be filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

A: Michael’s answer: Staying outside of the U.S. for three months, after having been in the U.S. for only two weeks in April, should be more than enough time spent outside of the U.S. for you to be permitted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to re-enter the U.S. as a tourist.

A: Michael’s answer: Based on the information that you have provided, you should be able to re-enter the U.S. prior to the expiration date of your current visa, using that visa together with the USCIS Approval Notice for your current H-1B employer and your most recent pay statement for that employer.