QUESTION
Will a green card holder have to leave the US during a divorce?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2011 on Immigration - California
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If my husband will divorce me, will I have to leave US? I am here 1 year and 5 months almost and I recently give a birth to our child. I am green card holder, but I do not have any citizenship yet. Thank you!
2 ANSWERS
William C. Gosnell
Convince your husband to hold off on the divorce until you have been married and here in the US for two years.
Answered on Feb 22nd, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Immigration Law Attorney serving Costa Mesa, CA
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Law Offices of Louis M. Piscopo, APLC
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If you were granted a permanent Green Card (ex. does not expire after 2 years) it is not affected by your divorce and you keep your status. If you were granted a conditional Green Card (ex. expires after 2 years), you can still file to remove the condition and obtain a permanent Green Card even if you are divorced.
Answered on Feb 22nd, 2011 at 2:19 PM