I'm getting a divorce before the first immigration interview!!!!

[Sam333 0]

So my husband and I talked about everything earlier. He confessed everything that happened the last few months he had an affair with one of his best friends and he said he has been cheating on me 5 to 10 times and apparently she is pregnant.

I've been going through a lot the last few weeks and it is not that I feel totally burned out and heart broken it is also that I'm worried about the divorce now.

Our immigration interview is gonna be on June 18th. I want the divorce before that though. I just got my work permit and I almost don't have any money to afford a divorce, can I still work until we get divorced? If we file for divorce in like 2 weeks how long would it take us to actually get to the day of the divorce?

I was planning to leave the country by June 2nd (would be 16 days before my actual immigration interview). What do I need to do to be able to come back on a tourist or student visa in a year or so... like what kind of things other than getting the divorce would I have to take care of, to not be in trouble to come back to the states.

Once we're divorced say we would get divorced by May 21st.... would I have to leave the country right away or would I be allowed to stay until June 2nd and leave then....

I still have some more questions.... please help me

If anyone could help you could also send me a message and I could give you my phone number... I just don't know anything about the laws in the states and I never thought I would get a divorce, so :-( please help me

[Joe_&_Nadiya 1]

So my husband and I talked about everything earlier. He confessed everything that happened the last few months he had an affair with one of his best friends and he said he has been cheating on me 5 to 10 times and apparently she is pregnant.

I've been going through a lot the last few weeks and it is not that I feel totally burned out and heart broken it is also that I'm worried about the divorce now.

Our immigration interview is gonna be on June 18th. I want the divorce before that though. I just got my work permit and I almost don't have any money to afford a divorce, can I still work until we get divorced? If we file for divorce in like 2 weeks how long would it take us to actually get to the day of the divorce?

I was planning to leave the country by June 2nd (would be 16 days before my actual immigration interview). What do I need to do to be able to come back on a tourist or student visa in a year or so... like what kind of things other than getting the divorce would I have to take care of, to not be in trouble to come back to the states.

Once we're divorced say we would get divorced by May 21st.... would I have to leave the country right away or would I be allowed to stay until June 2nd and leave then....

I still have some more questions.... please help me

If anyone could help you could also send me a message and I could give you my phone number... I just don't know anything about the laws in the states and I never thought I would get a divorce, so :-( please help me

Sorry to hear that....

Divorce laws vary by state, some states require you to be separated for at least 1 year. I'd check with your state first and see what the law says...

Joe

[Corinthians 7]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

[Otto 83]

As stated - divorce requirements vary by state (annulments too) - as do visa requirements vary by country. Without that information - not much help can be given. I would think, divorce or annulment would be about all you'd need to do.

[Krikit 1,165]

Moving this thread to the Major Changes forum. I wish you all the best, Sam333.

[Joe_&_Nadiya 1]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

An Infopass at this point would be useless when it comes to divorce laws...If they live in a state where you can file for divorce by Monday and get an a court date by May 21st, and the Judge signs it on the same day, then, I'd say schedule and Infopass to see what they say....Otherwise, it would be waste of money.

[Sam333 0]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

An Infopass at this point would be useless when it comes to divorce laws...If they live in a state where you can file for divorce by Monday and get an a court date by May 21st, and the Judge signs it on the same day, then, I'd say schedule and Infopass to see what they say....Otherwise, it would be waste of money.

I'm German..... sorry I don't know a lot about American laws what is an info pass??? I live in Florida!

My main concerns, after being divorced when do I have to leave the country??? Right away? Or do I have 2 more weeks?

Am I allowed to work until I get divorced?

What if I just leave without getting divorced would that be really bad?

I would need to get divorced first right to be even come back on a tourist or student visa again :-(

[Joe_&_Nadiya 1]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

An Infopass at this point would be useless when it comes to divorce laws...If they live in a state where you can file for divorce by Monday and get an a court date by May 21st, and the Judge signs it on the same day, then, I'd say schedule and Infopass to see what they say....Otherwise, it would be waste of money.

I'm German..... sorry I don't know a lot about American laws what is an info pass??? I live in Florida!

My main concerns, after being divorced when do I have to leave the country??? Right away? Or do I have 2 more weeks?

Am I allowed to work until I get divorced?

What if I just leave without getting divorced would that be really bad?

I would need to get divorced first right to be even come back on a tourist or student visa again :-(

Florida Laws:

State Divorce Laws: Florida

Residency and Filing Requirements: In order to file for a dissolution of marriage in Florida, residency requirements must be met for the court to accept the case. If the court discovers it does not have jurisdictional rights to hear the case it will not be accepted or it will eventually be dismissed. The requirements are as follows:

To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition. The dissolution of marriage can be filed in the county in which either or both spouses reside. (Florida Statutes - Chapters: 61.021)

go to http://www.divorcesource.com/info/divorcelaws/florida.shtml there are other sources as well... Google "divorce laws in Florida".

[Joe_&_Nadiya 1]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

An Infopass at this point would be useless when it comes to divorce laws...If they live in a state where you can file for divorce by Monday and get an a court date by May 21st, and the Judge signs it on the same day, then, I'd say schedule and Infopass to see what they say....Otherwise, it would be waste of money.

I'm German..... sorry I don't know a lot about American laws what is an info pass??? I live in Florida!

My main concerns, after being divorced when do I have to leave the country??? Right away? Or do I have 2 more weeks?

Am I allowed to work until I get divorced?

What if I just leave without getting divorced would that be really bad?

I would need to get divorced first right to be even come back on a tourist or student visa again :-(

In regards to your other questions, I have to say I am not knowledgeable enough to speak about them.

[pushbrk 13,116]

So my husband and I talked about everything earlier. He confessed everything that happened the last few months he had an affair with one of his best friends and he said he has been cheating on me 5 to 10 times and apparently she is pregnant.

I've been going through a lot the last few weeks and it is not that I feel totally burned out and heart broken it is also that I'm worried about the divorce now.

Our immigration interview is gonna be on June 18th. I want the divorce before that though. I just got my work permit and I almost don't have any money to afford a divorce, can I still work until we get divorced? If we file for divorce in like 2 weeks how long would it take us to actually get to the day of the divorce?

I was planning to leave the country by June 2nd (would be 16 days before my actual immigration interview). What do I need to do to be able to come back on a tourist or student visa in a year or so... like what kind of things other than getting the divorce would I have to take care of, to not be in trouble to come back to the states.

Once we're divorced say we would get divorced by May 21st.... would I have to leave the country right away or would I be allowed to stay until June 2nd and leave then....

I still have some more questions.... please help me

If anyone could help you could also send me a message and I could give you my phone number... I just don't know anything about the laws in the states and I never thought I would get a divorce, so :-( please help me

You mention you're from Germany, so if you comply with US immigration laws, you'll have all the options you had before you met your husband. However, since your profile indicates an "N/A" visa, we cannot tell you how soon you must leave after the divorce is final. If K3, it's 30 days.

[Joe_&_Nadiya 1]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

An Infopass at this point would be useless when it comes to divorce laws...If they live in a state where you can file for divorce by Monday and get an a court date by May 21st, and the Judge signs it on the same day, then, I'd say schedule and Infopass to see what they say....Otherwise, it would be waste of money.

I'm German..... sorry I don't know a lot about American laws what is an info pass??? I live in Florida!

My main concerns, after being divorced when do I have to leave the country??? Right away? Or do I have 2 more weeks?

Am I allowed to work until I get divorced?

What if I just leave without getting divorced would that be really bad?

I would need to get divorced first right to be even come back on a tourist or student visa again :-(

Please fill in your timelines and type of visa...I am sure some other VJ member can assist you here.

[OKIE2 0]

Or, maybe you could schedule an Infopass appointment and see what they tell you...

An Infopass at this point would be useless when it comes to divorce laws...If they live in a state where you can file for divorce by Monday and get an a court date by May 21st, and the Judge signs it on the same day, then, I'd say schedule and Infopass to see what they say....Otherwise, it would be waste of money.

I'm German..... sorry I don't know a lot about American laws what is an info pass??? I live in Florida!

My main concerns, after being divorced when do I have to leave the country??? Right away? Or do I have 2 more weeks?

Am I allowed to work until I get divorced?

What if I just leave without getting divorced would that be really bad?

I would need to get divorced first right to be even come back on a tourist or student visa again :-(

Please fill in your timelines and type of visa...I am sure some other VJ member can assist you here.

Sam why do you want to leave the USA? I will tell you to go find a Catholic church NOW they have Immigration advisors working there that will help you with legal immigration advice, find you a job, a place to live, and give you food if you need it. If you do divorce you do not have to leave the USA. Stay and get your green card then you can be out of the USA upto 6 months every year but not one day more and return of your own choice.

PLEASE DO THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE ! ! ! ! ! !

Edited April 19, 2009 by OKIE2

[beans 7]

Sam why do you want to leave the USA? I will tell you to go find a Catholic church NOW they have Immigration advisors working there that will help you with legal immigration advice, find you a job, a place to live, and give you food if you need it. If you do divorce you do not have to leave the USA. Stay and get your green card then you can be out of the USA upto 6 months every year but not one day more and return of your own choice.

PLEASE DO THIS FIRST BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE ! ! ! ! ! !

I wouldn't want to stay in the US if my marriage ended in divorce.

[GiGii 4]

Sam,

I don't have any immigration advice for you, just support. I think its better that you found out he was a cheating ####### now, and not down the line. Sorry you have to go through this.

You may want to call around immigration/divorce attorneys, find one that does a free consultation, so you can find out the details.

Best of luck to you

[3600rs 24]

So my husband and I talked about everything earlier. He confessed everything that happened the last few months he had an affair with one of his best friends and he said he has been cheating on me 5 to 10 times and apparently she is pregnant.

I've been going through a lot the last few weeks and it is not that I feel totally burned out and heart broken it is also that I'm worried about the divorce now.

Our immigration interview is gonna be on June 18th. I want the divorce before that though. I just got my work permit and I almost don't have any money to afford a divorce, can I still work until we get divorced? If we file for divorce in like 2 weeks how long would it take us to actually get to the day of the divorce?

I was planning to leave the country by June 2nd (would be 16 days before my actual immigration interview). What do I need to do to be able to come back on a tourist or student visa in a year or so... like what kind of things other than getting the divorce would I have to take care of, to not be in trouble to come back to the states.

Once we're divorced say we would get divorced by May 21st.... would I have to leave the country right away or would I be allowed to stay until June 2nd and leave then....

I still have some more questions.... please help me

If anyone could help you could also send me a message and I could give you my phone number... I just don't know anything about the laws in the states and I never thought I would get a divorce, so :-( please help me

Welcome to Florida! I reside here and you can get a no fault divorce as quick as 3 months where you don't need a lawyer and costs couple hundred dollars as state fees.

Since you want to leave the country there are no complications. You'll file for a no fault divorce at your local court, ask them for a waiver of appearance ( you don't need to attend the hearing), and inform the CIS about your situation. That way you can leave right away after filing, and the CIS will do the needful about your case. There should be no problems coming back on other visas. Have a friend to attend to your mail from the CIS and the local court. You need to get the official divorce decree and the CIS letter stating the fact that you and your EX have withdrawn from the AOS and your file is closed. You can work and stay there till the CIS tells you that your AOS is terminated and any work permit given is revoked.