Applying for green card, alcoholic spouse

[AceHen 0]

Hello, 

I am trying to find some information. I don't mean to put down anyone, I am just looking for unbiased visa information. I came to the United States with a tourist visa in 2019 and my visa was extended due to Covid-19. During that time I met my now wife and we got married in September 2020. My marriage was in good faith but unfortunately my wife has issues with alcohol. It has taken a toll on us both emotionally, psychologically, and economically. I have collected all of the necessary documents to apply for my green card but sometimes she's not in the right mind set. I am not confident in actually filing for the green card in her situation. We have tried working on it but as I have mentioned her abuse of alcohol has taken a toll on our lives. I was wondering if anyone has experienced a similar situation. What step can I take, am I able to apply by myself? Divorce is not certain at this point but if it does come to that how will that affect my visa situation? Will I be able to apply for a green card? 

Any information is much appreciated. I am open to messages if you need more information.

[HRQX 4,145]

20 minutes ago, AceHen said:

am I able to apply by myself?

Just having an alcoholic spouse is not sufficient for VAWA (*I noticed one of the thread tags you added was "vawa"). All 6 number bullet points in middle of Page 6 must be met: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-360instr.pdf Do you meet all 6 of them?

Edited October 17, 2021 by HRQX

[AceHen 0]

12 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Just having an alcoholic spouse is not sufficient for VAWA (*I noticed one of the thread tags you added was "vawa"). All 6 number bullet points in middle of Page 6 must be met: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-360instr.pdf Do you meet all 6 of them?

Yes, I do meet the requirements. I am still researching about my options so I don't want to automatically assume VAWA is my only option. If there is another path I can take I am open to learn about them. Besides the toll it has taken on my life, I am not sure she is even stable enough to go through the green card process.