I arrived in the US and applied for a Green Card, sponsored by my US citizen wife, a few years ago?
If we divorce, does this change my status, or can I remain as a resident alien?
2007-02-07 06:36:23 · 7 answers · asked by IanP 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Seems like you applied, but not received. Thats a tough situation, most likely you will be removed, unless you prove abuse from your wife (difficult to do for a male).
You need to clarify your status, why it took so many years for processing, and other relevant info.
2007-02-08 06:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by type2negative 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have already approved your green card, perhaps. You have to be married a certain length of time (3 years, I believe) before a divorce doesn't automatically cause a review of your status.
If you can prove that you've maintained a job & residence, paid taxes, etc, a divorce shouldn't cause you to lose your status. They look at everything in the case.
2007-02-07 06:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you still have the two-year conditional green card, divorce can be a problem. However, if you have a ten-year card you are a permanent resident and will not lose your residency if you divorce. Here is a source for more information:
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=fe17e6b0eb13d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=4f719c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
PS - why is everyone writing about INS? It hasn't existed for five years.
2007-02-07 07:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by dognhorsemom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you already have received your greencard, I believe it does not affect your resident status. But there are restrictions if you have not received it yet. Please email me with further details, and I can get the answer for you! My friend from India went through this same situation. Plus my ex husband and I were also dealing with the INS regarding his citizenship...
2007-02-07 06:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by arsenicangela 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on how long u have had it and if u have children with her and a steady job in this country. i was married to an american for 17 yrs, we have 3 kids and i am still here, specially since he won't let me leave the country with our underage kids, and i also hold down a steady job. so check with the INS if u r not sure, check with employer if they would work with u on visa for job purpose but if u have children u r safe, i just got mine renewed
2007-02-07 06:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by germanygirl_us 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you've been right here lengthy sufficient by technique of far to get your citizenship...flow get it. you received't choose a eco-friendly card, and as far as your baby is going and your belongings, you get 1/2 the belongings, and custody of the youngster is as a lot because the courts, not him.
2016-11-26 00:06:16 · answer #6 · answered by morehart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be revoked the circumstances under which it was granted no longer exist.
2007-02-07 06:44:00 · answer #7 · answered by professorc 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋