Please help, not sure of what I need to do next...

[lifeisgood 0]

Hello all. I need a little help, not sure of what I need to do. I am the US citizen who petitioned for my spouse to come here. After a couple of years of abuse, I found the strength to get out. I recently had my spouse arrested, with an order of protection from myself and our children.

Can anyone suggest what kind of divorce packet I need to fill out? What I can do to free myself from the immigration process. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and want to go about things the right way so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Below you will find where we are in the immigration process.Please if someone can explain what I need to do so I'm not financially responsible for my spouse anymore, I would greatly appreciate it.

On April 4, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

Edited September 11, 2008 by lifeisgood

[Otto 83]

Divorce will differ from state to state. Best advice is to consult with an attorney - often the initial consultation will be free and they can advise you to your specific situation.

One of many sources

Edited September 11, 2008 by Karin und Otto

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Please if someone can explain what I need to do so I'm not financially responsible for my spouse anymore, I would greatly appreciate it.

On April 4, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

You are financially responsible, and may be until the alien spouse works the equivalent of 40 quarters, naturalises, leaves the country permanently or dies. Divorce does not satisfy the obligation made under the Affidavit.

[lifeisgood 0]

Please if someone can explain what I need to do so I'm not financially responsible for my spouse anymore, I would greatly appreciate it.

On April 4, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

You are financially responsible, and may be until the alien spouse works the equivalent of 40 quarters, naturalises, leaves the country permanently or dies. Divorce does not satisfy the obligation made under the Affidavit.

My spouse is facing felony charges, if he is found guilty, won't he be faced with deportation?

[pushbrk 13,073]

Please if someone can explain what I need to do so I'm not financially responsible for my spouse anymore, I would greatly appreciate it.

On April 4, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

You are financially responsible, and may be until the alien spouse works the equivalent of 40 quarters, naturalises, leaves the country permanently or dies. Divorce does not satisfy the obligation made under the Affidavit.

My spouse is facing felony charges, if he is found guilty, won't he be faced with deportation?

Possibly. Deportation would end your financial obligation until or unless he is able to legally return.

[dillon 6]

Please if someone can explain what I need to do so I'm not financially responsible for my spouse anymore, I would greatly appreciate it.

On April 4, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

You are financially responsible, and may be until the alien spouse works the equivalent of 40 quarters, naturalises, leaves the country permanently or dies. Divorce does not satisfy the obligation made under the Affidavit.

I have always wondered how do you know if they have worked 40 quarters of work? Does a quarter = 3 months?

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Essentially, yes, as long as the alien makes the requisite social security deposits from wages. The SSA will keep track of the quarters where an alien has earned enough and paid enough social security tax. However, in the case of an alien that has been married, and been credited for his spouse's social security deposits as well, it is important for a determination to be requested by the alien from the Social Security Administration before divorce occurs, as upon divorce no credit will be afforded the alien for his US citizen spouse's work.

Please if someone can explain what I need to do so I'm not financially responsible for my spouse anymore, I would greatly appreciate it.

On April 4, 2008, we received this CRI89 PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. Please follow any instructions on this notice. We will notify you by mail when we make a decision or if we need something from you. If you move while this case is pending, call customer service. We process cases in the order we receive them. You can use our processing dates to estimate when yours will be done. This case is at our VERMONT SERVICE CENTER location. Follow the link below to check processing dates. You can also receive automatic e-mail updates as we process your case. Just follow the link below to register.

You are financially responsible, and may be until the alien spouse works the equivalent of 40 quarters, naturalises, leaves the country permanently or dies. Divorce does not satisfy the obligation made under the Affidavit.

I have always wondered how do you know if they have worked 40 quarters of work? Does a quarter = 3 months?