Divorce- 10 year green card holder

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

I know several Canadians who have lived 20+ years on renewable green cards and have no interest in US citizenship.

 

The one situation where US citizenship could come in handy is if you ever want to move back to Canada (or some other country) for 1+ years. Once you live outside of the US for 13 months you would be indicating a surrender of your green card. Sometimes this gets enforced, sometimes not. If you get US citizenship you can live abroad for any length of time and return to the US when you want.

[Someonefrombefore 4]

10 hours ago, Frage said:

If she was to file I-90 for the name change in 2017, her card will expire to be renewed in 2027. 

 

Someonefrombefore, you can change your address once you have your petition out. There is no need to change addresses if you don't have a petition. Also there is no need to inform about divorce. Just will out the I-90 with your maiden name after your divorce is final and change address after you receive NOA1 if you happen to move after you sent it. If you're already moved, then file I-90 you put down your new address anyway. Again your new card will automatically be valid for another 10 years. 

Thank you! 

[Someonefrombefore 4]

27 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

 

You need to change your address with an AR-11 regardless of whether or not you have a petition pending. All LPRs do.

Thank you Mollie.

2 minutes ago, Russ&Caro said:

I know several Canadians who have lived 20+ years on renewable green cards and have no interest in US citizenship.

 

The one situation where US citizenship could come in handy is if you ever want to move back to Canada (or some other country) for 1+ years. Once you live outside of the US for 13 months you would be indicating a surrender of your green card. Sometimes this gets enforced, sometimes not. If you get US citizenship you can live abroad for any length of time and return to the US when you want.

Thanks.  I just hate the fact that as a citizen I will be taxed on my income abroad.  It's insane that the US does this and that's a huge reason why I don't want to become a citizen.  Maybe in the future I will think about it more but for now I will just keep renewing my green card.

[NikLR 13,227]

2 minutes ago, Someonefrombefore said:

Thank you Mollie.

Thanks.  I just hate the fact that as a citizen I will be taxed on my income abroad.  It's insane that the US does this and that's a huge reason why I don't want to become a citizen.  Maybe in the future I will think about it more but for now I will just keep renewing my green card.

You are only taxed on anything made over a threshold, about $98k I believe.  You still have to file taxes though. 

[Someonefrombefore 4]

Just now, NikLR said:

You are only taxed on anything made over a threshold, about $98k I believe.  You still have to file taxes though. 

Interesting! Thanks Nik! I'll look into it. 

[ME ♥ Æ 50]

18 hours ago, Someonefrombefore said:

Hello,

It's been several years since I was on this site.  I was once very active on this site and it breaks my heart to have to come here with my current situation.

I moved to the US from Canada in 2008.  I have a 10 year green card which expires in 2022.  My husband and I have been married for 9 years but sadly, we are divorcing.
We are the best of friends but simply, we don't love one another like that anymore and it's time to move on. 

I have never felt the urge to naturalize and become a citizen.  What are my options? Can I stay in the US and just keep renewing my green card or do I need to become a citizen to stay?
I prefer to live here and not return to Canada at this time. 

Any information would be greatly appreciated. 

Thanks. 

 

I see that you got all the answers to your questions...

So yes...once you receive a 10 year green card, you can just keep renewing every 10 years indefinitely no strings attached... unless Trump comes up with new laws...

 

But back to your pending divorce !!!

I know it's none of my business and I'm definitely no marriage counseling therapist... but WHAT do you mean, you don't love one other like that anymore and you are the best of friends still !!!!

 

I know back then you didn't have to wait for NOA2 as long as we are waiting now...but coooome on!. remember how long you guys waited to be together ??!! if you still have the friendship ( which means you still talking to each other), how hard can it be to rekindle the passion and desire...

 

 

[Someonefrombefore 4]

3 minutes ago, ME ♥ Æ said:

I see that you got all the answers to your questions...

So yes...once you receive a 10 year green card, you can just keep renewing every 10 years indefinitely no strings attached... unless Trump comes up with new laws...

 

But back to your pending divorce !!!

I know it's none of my business and I'm definitely no marriage counseling therapist... but WHAT do you mean, you don't love one other like that anymore and you are the best of friends still !!!!

 

I know back then you didn't have to wait for NOA2 as long as we are waiting now...but coooome on!. remember how long you guys waited to be together ??!! if you still have the friendship ( which means you still talking to each other), how hard can it be to rekindle the passion and desire...

 

 

 
Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard.
My husband and I rushed into things to begin with and we've been trying for the majority of our marriage to keep it together.
Relationships aren't black and white, there are all kinds of connections and we have both decided we are better off as friends and that works for us.

We are exhausted, we've tried everything and it's time to move on.

Thanks for your concern though but trust me, this isn't a rash decision.  This has been coming on for years.  I'm way beyond deciding whether or not to keep things going so please don't debate me back and forth. 

I'm happy we will remain friends and I want what is truly best for him.  I hope someone can come into his life who will love him the way he deserves and vice versa.
I'm very thankful and excited for this next chapter in my life. 

 

[TBoneTX 45,361]

In addition, immigration law is established not by the President, but by Congress.

[Frage 67]

3 hours ago, Mollie09 said:

 

You need to change your address with an AR-11 regardless of whether or not you have a petition pending. All LPRs do.

Where does it say that? I'd like a source please. 

 

As an LPR I never updated my address unless I had an application (I-751, I-90, N-400) out. 

[David & Diana R 1,005]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

In addition, immigration law is established not by the President, but by Congress.

That is correct.  I'm glad you pointed this out because everyone seems to want to blame President Donald Trump for everything immigration.  I am so tired of the bashing of the President.

[andy78 178]

1 hour ago, Frage said:

Where does it say that? I'd like a source please. 

 

As an LPR I never updated my address unless I had an application (I-751, I-90, N-400) out. 

https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

[David & Diana R 1,005]

1 minute ago, andy78 said:

https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

Boom!  That's it!

[Mollie09 1,543]

1 hour ago, Frage said:

Where does it say that? I'd like a source please. 

 

As an LPR I never updated my address unless I had an application (I-751, I-90, N-400) out. 

 

Most non-U.S. citizens must report a change of address within 10 days of moving within the United States or its territories. Exceptions include:

• Diplomats (visa status A),
• Official government representatives to an international organization (visa status G), and
• Certain nonimmigrants who do not possess a visa and who are in the U.S. for less than 30 days.

https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange

 

You've committed a misdemeanor and may be fined, imprisoned, or removed from the US.

Don't spread information you're unsure of on VJ.

Edited September 20, 2017 by Mollie09

[Frage 67]

This is good to know. 

 

What happens to me now? Should I go to the police because I didn't do it? I'm scared. 

Edited September 20, 2017 by Frage

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

3 hours ago, David & Zoila said:

  I am so tired of the bashing of the President.

Why are you tired of it? Every President in history has been extensively criticized, fairly and unfairly. In fact, I'd say the freedom to criticize our head of state, openly, is one of the things that makes this country great.