Stuck and lost...

[Jenna12 0]

Posting from a throwaway account as I shared my last account with my husband.

 

So I am a UK citizen and married an American Citizen. To cut a long story short, we went through the IR1 process (we have been married for more than 2 years). I had my interview at the London embassy at the very end of March and I was approved for a 10 year greencard. 

 

I have sold most of my belongings (including my car), quit my job and did everything that I needed to do in order to prepare for my move to the states. Sadly I recently discovered that my husband has been using multiple dating apps and attempting to meet up with women. I confronted him about this and it is as if his mask has fallen off, he has become a completely different person- spiteful, bitter and angry. I feel so blindsided and heartbroken. I feel like the man I married does not even exist. He now wants to get a divorce which I will not be contesting.

I have a few questions that I am hoping you guys can help me answer as you are all so helpful and informative.

1) I have mentally and physically prepared myself to move to the states, if I still want to move, will there be any issues at the point of entry? Or will I not be allowed to go because my husband and I will be getting a divorce?

 

2) I have (obviously) not yet visited the states with my approval, can my husband cancel my greencard?

3) If I am able to go and 'activate' my greencard, I was planning on applying for a re entry permit to come back here to the UK and make sure I am fully ready to move. the re entry permit would buy me some time and extend the usual.6 month waiting period if I feel I need a few more months.

 

4) If I am granted a re-entry permit, could there be a possibility that I am denied entry based on the sole fact that I am no longer with my husband?

 

I apologise if this does not make sense. I have had little to no time to research any of this as I was completely blindsided by my situation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ontarkie 14,345]

~~Moved to Effects of Major Family Changes, from IR1/CR1 P&P - as similar threads are discussed here.~~

[Ontarkie 14,345]

First I am very sorry you are going through this. 

 

Ok If your husband has not contacted the Consulate or CBP to tell them he is divorcing you and to cancel your visa. Then you can still us it.

 

There was another member on here who not only used his visa to get his 10yr card he also was able to naturalize at 5 yrs.

 

Since you're ready to go get on that plane and start your new life. 

[Jenna12 0]

12 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

First I am very sorry you are going through this. 

 

Ok If your husband has not contacted the Consulate or CBP to tell them he is divorcing you and to cancel your visa. Then you can still us it.

 

There was another member on here who not only used his visa to get his 10yr card he also was able to naturalize at 5 yrs.

 

Since you're ready to go get on that plane and start your new life. 

Thank you for your kind words.

 

I am afraid my husband may try to cancel my greencard out of pure spite. How long would he have to cancel it?

 

Thank you.

[Timona 4,208]

I would suggest get on the earliest flight. At POE, they'll confirm your address. You're allowed to change it at that time. Maybe change it to a friend's? 

 

Have you paid the $220? You can pay it when you get to US. However, it has to be paid before GC is issued. You can also pay it before you get to US.

[AAmelie 16]

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[JeanneAdil 6,605]

Keep proofs u found for questions u may face later

Get your covid test done

pay the green card fee

and get on a plane

get the I 551 stamp on visa allowing u a green card and to work 

 

see i US lawyer and u file for divorce based on what u have discovered 

What state is he in?

this is important to know and u can look up divorce laws in his state for alimony and if the state is a community property state or  equitable distribution state.

 

i guess it would help if u had a place to live in the US

there is a lot to consider here 

 

[AAmelie 16]

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[Mike E 11,742]

Completely agree. What ever it takes, get on flight USA now.  I would go through Dublin as there is a CBP preclearance station there.  
 

Once in the USA file your I-131.  
 

And tell your husband to start having over the stack of money each month that you are owed per the I-864: $1415 per month.  

Edited April 8, 2022 by Mike E

[PaddyGirl13 75]

38 minutes ago, Mike E said:

 

And tell your husband to start having over the stack of money each month that you are owed per the I-864: $1415 per month.  

?? nothing is owed per the I-864. 

[Mike E 11,742]

31 minutes ago, PaddyGirl13 said:

?? nothing is owed per the I-864. 

Omg. 
 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/immigrant-ex-spouse-moved-rich-relation-really-need-support.html

https://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/demanding-support-payments-under-the-i-864-affidavit-of-support

 

ad infinitum 

 

Short marriages often result is short duration of alimony.  Federal law overrides state law in this case.  
 

The I-864 is an enforceable contract. 

 

 

Edited April 8, 2022 by Mike E

[randy32 165]

Don't forget to change the address where your green card will be sent.

 

You don't want it going to his address.

I believe you will be asked if that is where you want your green card to go at the airport

[igoyougoduke 1,667]

4 hours ago, Jenna12 said:

Posting from a throwaway account as I shared my last account with my husband.

 

So I am a UK citizen and married an American Citizen. To cut a long story short, we went through the IR1 process (we have been married for more than 2 years). I had my interview at the London embassy at the very end of March and I was approved for a 10 year greencard. 

 

I have sold most of my belongings (including my car), quit my job and did everything that I needed to do in order to prepare for my move to the states. Sadly I recently discovered that my husband has been using multiple dating apps and attempting to meet up with women. I confronted him about this and it is as if his mask has fallen off, he has become a completely different person- spiteful, bitter and angry. I feel so blindsided and heartbroken. I feel like the man I married does not even exist. He now wants to get a divorce which I will not be contesting.

I have a few questions that I am hoping you guys can help me answer as you are all so helpful and informative.

1) I have mentally and physically prepared myself to move to the states, if I still want to move, will there be any issues at the point of entry? Or will I not be allowed to go because my husband and I will be getting a divorce?

 

2) I have (obviously) not yet visited the states with my approval, can my husband cancel my greencard?

3) If I am able to go and 'activate' my greencard, I was planning on applying for a re entry permit to come back here to the UK and make sure I am fully ready to move. the re entry permit would buy me some time and extend the usual.6 month waiting period if I feel I need a few more months.

 

4) If I am granted a re-entry permit, could there be a possibility that I am denied entry based on the sole fact that I am no longer with my husband?

 

I apologise if this does not make sense. I have had little to no time to research any of this as I was completely blindsided by my situation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

1) you should not have any issues at all. 

2) no he cannot

3) reentry permit is required if you plan to stay outside US for more than 6 months. reentry permit has to be applied from within US.. reentry permit is applied based on your green card status. if you marriage was entered in good faith, you should have no issues whether you divorce or not.

4) no your marriage is not an issue. you have. a 10 year green card

[TBoneTX 45,778]

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