Greencard divorce

[Needhelpp 0]

Hi everyone:

I am confused about greencard divorce. I got my GC in April 2008 for 10 years to 2018. Recently, my husband wants a divorce. How will this affect my GC status if I get a divorce since I only got my GC 6 months ago. Does it have any bearing in my status since my GC is so new? I have been married for almost 4 years. We have no kids but have properties together.

Also, do I need an immigration attorney or a regular divorce attorney will be enough?

Please help.

Thanks.

[chuckb 0]

Hi everyone:

I am confused about greencard divorce. I got my GC in April 2008 for 10 years to 2018. Recently, my husband wants a divorce. How will this affect my GC status if I get a divorce since I only got my GC 6 months ago. Does it have any bearing in my status since my GC is so new? I have been married for almost 4 years. We have no kids but have properties together.

Also, do I need an immigration attorney or a regular divorce attorney will be enough?

Please help.

Thanks.

I'm a little confused about your timeline, How did you get married four years ago and just now get the GC? Doesn't really matter though.

As I understand it, there is little anyone can do to you once the Conditional Status is removed. You are a LPR. As long as you maintain/renew that status, or become a Citizen, you are legal. It's all in your hands. It doesn't remove the legal obligations of the I-864 from your husband. But that's not really your problem either...

Regards,

[Needhelpp 0]

Thanks for your help. It took USCIS over a year to process my GC after the conditional 2 years.

Hope you have a good day.

Hi everyone:

I am confused about greencard divorce. I got my GC in April 2008 for 10 years to 2018. Recently, my husband wants a divorce. How will this affect my GC status if I get a divorce since I only got my GC 6 months ago. Does it have any bearing in my status since my GC is so new? I have been married for almost 4 years. We have no kids but have properties together.

Also, do I need an immigration attorney or a regular divorce attorney will be enough?

Please help.

Thanks.

I'm a little confused about your timeline, How did you get married four years ago and just now get the GC? Doesn't really matter though.

As I understand it, there is little anyone can do to you once the Conditional Status is removed. You are a LPR. As long as you maintain/renew that status, or become a Citizen, you are legal. It's all in your hands. It doesn't remove the legal obligations of the I-864 from your husband. But that's not really your problem either...

Regards,

[Minya's wife 24]

Hi everyone:

I am confused about greencard divorce. I got my GC in April 2008 for 10 years to 2018. Recently, my husband wants a divorce. How will this affect my GC status if I get a divorce since I only got my GC 6 months ago. Does it have any bearing in my status since my GC is so new? I have been married for almost 4 years. We have no kids but have properties together.

Also, do I need an immigration attorney or a regular divorce attorney will be enough?

Please help.

Thanks.

I'm a little confused about your timeline, How did you get married four years ago and just now get the GC? Doesn't really matter though.

As I understand it, there is little anyone can do to you once the Conditional Status is removed. You are a LPR. As long as you maintain/renew that status, or become a Citizen, you are legal. It's all in your hands. It doesn't remove the legal obligations of the I-864 from your husband. But that's not really your problem either...

Regards,

OP has successfuly removed conditions to residency, and has her 10 year greencard....the timeline is right. The OP is now a Permanent Resident, not an LPR.

Needhelp, the divorce, if it comes to that has no bearing whatsoever on your residency status. You will need a divorce attorney to handle the legal aspects of the divorce and property divisions, but you do not need an immigration attorney unless and/or if you get ready to apply for US citizenship. You will be eligible to apply for after you've reached 5 years of residency. (This is calculated from the date shown on your greencard...5 years from the date you became a resident). If you remain married you are eligible to apply for citizenship 3 years after the date you become a resident, but that does not apply to you as you're divorcing. So just a bit of a longer wait, otherwise the divorce doesn't affect your GC status.

good luck,

-P

[john_and_marlene 162]

The OP is now a Permanent Resident, not an LPR.

The OP is both a Permanent Resident and an LPR (Legal Permanent Resident) and has been both since the approval of the conditional permanent residence, but no longer has conditions associated with the LPR status.