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  • 1.  Impact on immigration status by getting divorced

    Posted 07-11-2018 10:50 AM

    Case facts: 

    Client got married to a U.S. citizen in August 2013 and filed for green card in August 2015. Thereafter, she filed for a waiver on 08/29/16. The waiver was approved March 2018 and a Permanent Resident Green Card was issued.

    The couple is now not getting along and she wants to file for divorce.

    Question: Other than having to wait 5 years rather than 3 to file to become a naturalized citizen, would there be any other adverse impact to her immigration status as a result of filing/getting divorced?

    Thank you,

     

    Kevin M. Regan, Esq.

    43 Maple Avenue

    Morristown, New Jersey 07960

    Ph. (973) 998-9880

    Fax (973) 998-9872

    www.kevinreganlaw.com

     



  • 2.  RE: Impact on immigration status by getting divorced

    Posted 07-11-2018 01:54 PM

    IMHO only if there is an annulment.  divorce should not impact her permanent residency.

     

    Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.

    Law Office of Alice M. Plastoris, Esq.

    82 Speedwell Avenue, 2nd Floor

    Morristown, NJ 07960

    Telephone No. (973) 538-7070

    Fax No. (973) 538-7088

    Email: [email protected]

     

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