Living in USA, received GC. Recently husband and I seperated

[Missingmylove2005 0]

Hi everyone,

This is very hard for me emotionally to accept, let alone share with complete strangers online. It was something I thought would be a happy ending.. However, I am in need of some advice and encouragement in any way.

I have been living in the United States with my daughter and husband for a few months now, I have received my social and Green Card since. The problem is that my husband hasnt been honest or faithful to me. He did this to me years ago, for many years and I thought things were going good and that he finally learnt his lesson as there were no red flags over the past few years... boy was I wrong. i cannot handle this kind of marriage emotionall or mentally. I have tolerated it in the past for many years and I dont deserve this treatment, nor to be unhappy. My question is, what now? Now that i am living here and our daughter is living here what do I do? If I wanted to return back to my country would I be allowed to seeing that our daughter doesnt have american status as of yet but holds status to my country, also she has been in my care alone since she was born and not his? Also what if I decide to stay, what should I do, and would I be allowed to. i refuse to leave without my child if I am ordered to leave. I am upset, confused, and scared. I hold a IR1 visa, which is for 10 years, but would I still be allowed to apply for citizenship eventhough we are seperated if I wanted to remain in the United States?

thank you in advance for any advice or informaton

[dwheels76 5,468]

Dear you don't have to go anywhere unless you want to. Good thing you have a 10 year card so nothing you have to do or no one you have to notify. If you choose to become a citizen (and yes you can appky aeven after divorce because you entered the marriage in good faith) that will depend om the 3 or 5 year rule. If you are still ,arried it takes 3 years. If you divorce it takes 5 years.

Now the child being taken out of country can get sticky. I will leave that to the exprts to tell you about that.

I am sorry about this. You at least know you and know you are a great person and deserve better. Wishing you all the best.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits forum.

[Ms Hogan 295]

What is your country? You have a Canadian flag beside your name but it isn't clear.

When you say she only has status in your country but not in the U.S. how did you bring her here to the U.S.? Where was she born? Is her biological father the man you're married to or is she from a previous relationship? Traveling across the Canadian/U.S. border with only one parent can be a challenge at times depending, of course, on the border guard. They are watching for people removing children from one country to the other.

Perhaps if you can clarify about the status of your child some more people can help further. Deb has already answered regarding your green card itself.