QUESTION
Am I required to appear at my husband's renewal of green card?
Asked on May 17th, 2013 on Immigration - Michigan
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I have been separated from my husband for close to ten years, soon after I helped him renew his green car. I am an American Citizen. He always refuses to give a divorce so our communication is not much, since after police visited our home. He called me couple of weeks ago telling me his renewal is coming up soon, and he is nervous because he has been without a drivers license for years. He has not paid some tickets & child support. Being still married to him, do I have to appear with him like I did the first time to renew his GC ? I think he got an attorney to get his ticket & license problems straightened out. I did file a lien on him for nonpayment of monies that he owed me. Would that have any bad effect on him not getting his GC renewal? Thanks for your time. I will await your advice and answer. I do appreciate your expertise.
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If you are not together any ore, you should NOT attend any interview and lie about the relationship . Your husband has the option of divorcing and applying for a waiver of joint filing.
Answered on May 20th, 2013 at 7:49 PM
No, you do not need to appear anywhere.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 4:07 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
Your question is not clear. But if your husband's is already a full permanent resident and wishes to renew an expiring green card, your presence is not necessary. If he is a conditional resident alien CR, he needs to file a Form I-751 to remove conditions on his residence (to become a full permanent residence) then, he may need your joint appearance, but then only, if you and him signed the I-751 application in the first place. I believe your spouse is the one with the problem and I suspect he knows what to do.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 2:05 PM
His renewal of his 10 year green card should not be a problem because he is separated from you.
Answered on May 17th, 2013 at 2:04 PM