Should I apply to a marriage visa or should I enter with my tourist’s visa and apply for the green card in the US?

Should I apply to a marriage visa or should I enter with my tourist’s visa and apply for the green card in the US?

I am a Dominican Republic Citizen who lived in the US while pursuing a MA with a J1 visa. During my stay I got married with an American citizen. I left the US because I am subject to the two years home presence requirement. Right now I am trying to get a non-objection waiver from my country. I have a tourist visa (since I was 7 years old). If the waiver is approved, I wonder if I can enter with my tourist visa (which have multiple entries) and then apply to the green card or if it is better to apply for a marriage visa. Which option is better? Which one is faster?

Asked on January 4, 2012 under Immigration Law, Michigan

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