Getting divorced just after receiving a marriage based Green Card

[Georgia16 2,858]

Just now, Emi79 said:

Thank you ♥️ I am fortunate and living with a Finnish/American family right now. There is no way I could stay in a same place alone with him. 

Thank you for being so supportive. ♥️

Stay safe! Remember there is a huge Scandinavian forum and community if you need it.  
 

will the GC’s come to the address he is at? 

[Amadia 711]

1 hour ago, Emi79 said:

Is there any way that I could apply for removal of conditions on my Green Card this early? 

I have never heard of this being possible....but, when you are ready to file for Removal of Conditions on the 2-year conditional residency there is a section where you can fill out for VAWA. In this case, you would need to provide proof of the abuse (therapy sessions documenting his rage, police reports, photos of the abuse, affidavits from relatives on the abuse, hospital records/admittance regarding any abuse, etc.)

Are your conditional GCs already on its way to your address?

[Amadia 711]

@Boiler it's only after your reaction to my post that I see where I faltered in my explanation 🤦‍♀️ 

I was thinking of it from a "not yet having GC in hand" scenario....my explanation definitely would get a confused look  

 

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

14 minutes ago, Amadia said:

I have never heard of this being possible...

Of course it is. People do it all the time.

https://citizenpath.com/i-751-waiver-after-divorce/

 

"When filing Form I-751 jointly with a spouse, the petition must be filed within the 90-day period before the conditional resident’s green card expires. When filing with a waiver after divorce, the petition can be filed any time after conditional resident status is granted and before the conditional resident is removed."

[Amadia 711]

1 minute ago, USS_Voyager said:

Of course it is. People do it all the time.

I clarified above your post....apologies for the confusion to everyone.

[Russ&Caro 1,549]

My wife and I have a friend who divorced her husband a few months after receiving her green card. She filed the i-751 (Removal of Conditions) with a divorce waiver, on her own without using an immigration attorney. She hasn't received an RFE or notice of interview yet.

[Timona 4,208]

1. You could look into your state. I know here in Texas, you could file your own divorce for like $300 and without a divorce attorney and save huge amounts of money (This works best if you just want the divorce and nothing because if things like property is involved, then I'd suggest using another option). In Texas, even if your spouse isn't cooperative, you still have this option but you can check on the box that asks that divorce papers be served by Sheriff's office for additional $100. This totals up to less than $500 and saves you all that money an attorney was gonna rip off you. However,  before you self-file, it is good to be at a safe place, of which I see you've found one already. 

 

2. Similarly,  there are local churches and NGOs that help you with this for free. 

[Timona 4,208]

1 hour ago, Emi79 said:

Thank you ♥️ I am fortunate and living with a Finnish/American family right now. There is no way I could stay in a same place alone with him. 

Thank you for being so supportive. ♥️

 

1. You could look into your state. I know here in Texas, you could file your own divorce for like $300 and without a divorce attorney and save huge amounts of money (This works best if you just want the divorce and nothing because if things like property is involved, then I'd suggest using another option). In Texas, even if your spouse isn't cooperative, you still have this option but you can check on the box that asks that divorce papers be served by Sheriff's office for additional $100. This totals up to less than $500 and saves you all that money an attorney was gonna rip off you. However,  before you self-file, it is good to be at a safe place, of which I see you've found one already. 

 

2. Similarly,  there are local churches and NGOs that help you with this for free. 

[SalishSea 18,064]

2 hours ago, Emi79 said:

a strong Finnish woman like me

You got this!  🇫🇮

[Emi79 9]

47 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

You got this!  🇫🇮

Thank you 😭♥️

[Emi79 9]

2 hours ago, Georgia16 said:

Stay safe! Remember there is a huge Scandinavian forum and community if you need it.  
 

will the GC’s come to the address he is at? 

Thank you.

And no, Green Card is going to be delivered to his mom’s and step dad’s address where we first lived. I trust the step dad, he is being supportive to mez

[Emi79 9]

2 hours ago, Amadia said:

@Boiler it's only after your reaction to my post that I see where I faltered in my explanation 🤦‍♀️ 

I was thinking of it from a "not yet having GC in hand" scenario....my explanation definitely would get a confused look  

2 hours ago, Amadia said:

@Boiler it's only after your reaction to my post that I see where I faltered in my explanation 🤦‍♀️ 

I was thinking of it from a "not yet having GC in hand" scenario....my explanation definitely would get a confused look  

 

Oh I didn’t give that reaction 😅 but yes still I was confused.

thank you for your support ♥️

[Nitas_man 3,100]

5 hours ago, Emi79 said:

Thank you for your answer. ♥️
The only thing is bothering me is that I just had the Green Card interview so my actual card is still on its way by mail.

Mail to his house?

[little immigrant 801]

2 hours ago, Emi79 said:

Thank you.

And no, Green Card is going to be delivered to his mom’s and step dad’s address where we first lived. I trust the step dad, he is being supportive to mez

Is your case already approved or not? 

[Emi79 9]

9 minutes ago, little immigrant said:

Is your case already approved or not? 

Yes it has. My Green Card is on it’s way.