QUESTION
Can a tourist visa holder file a divorce while in USA?
Asked on Jul 05th, 2012 on Immigration - Texas
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I'm from the Philippines and I will be visitng Texas last quarter of this year, is it possible to file a divorse in USA??? My husband and I are separated for almost 8yrs now, he's resides in the Philippines too. How and what will be the procedures, please help me.
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If you are on a B-2 tourist visa, you will not meet the Texas residency requirements for the state to have jurisdiction over you for the divorce. You must reside in Texas for 6 months and in the county you are filing in for 90 days.
Answered on Jul 18th, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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Depending on the state you choose to visit in the United States, the answer might be different. State of Texas require a six months residency to qualify to file for divorce here. If your visa does not allow for that period of time, then it will be a problem.
Answered on Jul 16th, 2012 at 6:23 PM