What do I do?

[NormanKer 0]

Hello. I’m trying to hold in my tears while I text this. My husband and I were married for two months now. Like couple of weeks ago he got really drunk and smacked me couple of times (I only had a picture with few yellow bruises on my chest) he apologized to me couple of days after and I forgave him and we moved on. Couple of days ago he started to treat me so weirdly (I think he got drunk again and cheated on me because that’s how he would act (his friends told me that at the bar he was touching people)) and now says he doesn’t want to be with me any longer and that I only used him to get in USA (although for gay couple like us and me in general (I am from Russia) it’s benefiting come to USA it was never for this but to live and build my life with him). I got ourselves trips to Mexico (before me coming to USA) and in Puerto Rico a month ago. I do love him but he seems to not understand this. And as much as emotional I am I need to figure out what to do. I do not want to come back to Russia since we started the cruel and absolutely insane bloody war (every Russian including me is somewhat responsible this) and it feels just wrong plus I already called war a war multiple time which is illegal in Russia and I will eventually go to jail when there. 
Our case was received late March and biometrics were taken plus RFE received (financial issues) which we didn’t respond to yet. 
Thanks for taking ur time to read this

Edited May 31, 2022 by NormanKer

[Daphne . 1,865]

Most important thing is to make sure you are safe! Do you have a place to go? 

I assume you came on a K1? 

[NormanKer 0]

2 minutes ago, Daphne K said:

Most important thing is to make sure you are safe! Do you have a place to go? 

I assume you came on a K1? 

Yes I am safe now. He thinks I’m lying and trying to make him fight me and stuff although I don’t like pain and hurt or use people at all. I’m at on of my moms friend of a friend house for now with just my phone and id 

[Daphne . 1,865]

Good to hear that you are safe.

In terms if options: If you came here on a K1, as far as I know: you can only complete the Adjustment of Status through your spouse. It sounds like they are not willing to continue? If the marriage is over and you decide to divorce, there is no path for you there anymore.. I would never advise anybody to stay in an unsafe marriage or try to reconcile only for immigration benefits.

 

 

[Adventine 3,196]

***Moved to subforum "Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits" where similar topics are discussed***

 

@Daphne K they can try for VAWA with a pro bono immigration attorney.

 

@NormanKer take a look at this USCIS information: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/abused-spouses-children-and-parents and the related VisaJourney threads on the VAWA process. Good luck and keep yourself safe.

Edited May 31, 2022 by Adventine

[powerpuff 6,698]

14 minutes ago, Daphne K said:

If the marriage is over and you decide to divorce, there is no path for you there anymore..

They can qualify under VAWA and self-petition.

Edited May 31, 2022 by powerpuff

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

so very sorry u go thru this

 

it does help for a VAWA if you have documentation such as a police report or injuries that needed medical attention

 

[nastra30 2,287]

Op, you are K1 going AOS? If so, get a lawyer and possibly pursue VAWA. 

 

[Verrou 1,962]

make sure u are safe and collect all evidences