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If we divorce now, can I still get my green card? How?
Asked on May 27th, 2015 on Divorce - Texas
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I am from Europe and I married a citizen of the USA, and I am still waiting for my green card, we got married five months ago, soon after we got married I discovered that he is addicted to alcohol and drugs and has a criminal past. I tried to help him, but without any results, as soon he have money he spends it on alcohol or drugs. I cannot stop him and he does not want to go to the treatment. If we divorce now, what is going happen to me? Can I still get my green card?
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Talk to an immigration attorney. It is unlikely.
Answered on May 28th, 2015 at 4:43 PM
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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I don't know the answer to that but, from my very limited exposure to immigration law, I think you can do so. You might qualify for an annulment, too.
Answered on May 28th, 2015 at 2:49 PM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Obviously its best to wait.. In some cases such as for victims of domestic violence the US immigration service has exceptions and will grant a hardship Please contact an immigration attorney before you file to investigate thoroughly.
Answered on May 28th, 2015 at 2:39 PM
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Consult an immigration lawyer. A general site like this usually cannot answer question which require a specialist's training. Good Luck.
Answered on May 28th, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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If you divorce before then, there will be no marriage to support an approval. If it is dangerous to wait, you may want to consider a separate petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
Answered on May 28th, 2015 at 9:17 AM