Hi everyone! Happy 2021.

I am currently dating a USC girl and things are going really well. She knows of my situation and supports me in every single way. At this point, we’ve talked about marriage after a year of dating. We are both sure we’re “the one” for each other (such a good feeling!) and I’m excited to spend the rest of my life with her!

My question is: do you guys recommend using an immigration attorney to make sure everything goes smoothly even if it costs more? I’ve been looking at this thread and it looks like some people were successfully able to do it on their own. I know it really depends on the situation so here’s a bit more info in my case.

I am currently 27. I was born in S. Korea, came to WA state back in 2002 on a visitor visa (which means I entered with inspection) and overstayed. I fall under DACA (my sis was born here so she’s a USC). The only weird complication is that since Koreans are required to have mandatory military service but I’m in the US, I haven’t done it yet. I was able to delay it while I was in college but wasn’t able to delay anymore so I think I’m considered a criminal now in Korea? I’m not sure if that affects me at all since I don’t need to go back to Korea via AP since I’m not EWI.

With all that being said, do you guys know if it should be a pretty smooth process of getting AoS once I’m married? Or should I hire an immigration attorney just to be safe?

Thanks in advance!