MichaelHenry3

Hello, I am new here and hope I’ve come to the right forum. I got married two and a half years ago while on a visitor visa. We submitted the necessary applications, and I have since received my EAD, Social Security number, ID, and Advance Parole. We live together, and my spouse is the petitioner (she is older than I am). Everything was going well; we share the same culture, religion, and language. She advised me to sell my condo, car, and other possessions back home to start our life together here. Suddenly, around Valentine's Day this year, her behavior changed drastically. She began to express hatred towards me, demanding I find a job after having previously told me not to work for almost a year. I had bought her a custom gold necklace for Valentine's Day, which she did not appreciate. Since then, she has called me derogatory names, sent me texts wishing I would die in my sleep, threatened to lock me out of the house, and even said she would harm me if I tried to enter. Despite my efforts to make the relationship work, the situation escalated. Her siblings witnessed her verbally and physically abuse me, including threatening me with a knife. My priority was to calm her down and find a safe place to stay. Thankfully, her siblings offered me temporary shelter and advised against calling the police, assuring me she wouldn't act on her threats. I am now experiencing trauma and PTSD, similar to what I witnessed in my parents' relationship. I have scheduled an appointment with a doctor for support. Our interview is approaching, but I don’t feel comfortable lying about our situation. Although our marriage was bona fide and I have ample evidence to prove it (bank statements, credit card records, insurance, utilities, photos, etc.), I am scared to be around her. I am planning to hire an attorney this week and need to find a therapist who speaks my language. Do you think I have a case? Additionally, can I keep my EAD card since it has not expired? Without it, I won't be able to afford my own place due to the high cost of rent. Thank you for any advice you can offer.

Thank you so much. I am safe and by my sister-in-law who she has no access to the house, they are accommodating me for the time being.

Hello, I need help with an issue and will be obtaining an attorney. I got married two and a half years ago. Here’s some background: I met my wife while she was visiting the Middle East. Despite an age gap, we share the same culture, religion, and language. We kept in contact, and eventually, I visited the U.S. on my B2 visa for the last five years. We decided to get married, we hired an attorney to file our paperwork. We were happy and living together, with joint bank accounts, insurance policies, and shared utilities. This was a legitimate marriage. Last summer, I received my EAD, social security number, and driver’s license. My wife asked me not to work as she could cover the bills, and I agreed. For our anniversary and Valentine’s Day, I gifted her a custom-made gold necklace worth over $4,000, but she was not pleased with it, which I found strange. In March, she began to complain about my snoring and made derogatory comments. In April, her behavior worsened as she developed a gambling addiction. She demanded that I find a job to support her and started to verbally and physically abuse me, calling me names like "pig," "," and "worthless." She also threw things at me. I recorded some of these incidents for evidence. During one incident, her siblings were present when she threatened me with a knife and said she would kill me. Her siblings explained that she might be remembering her mother’s passing and having episodes. However, the abuse continued. She texted me abusive messages, and once, in front of our neighbors, she pushed me while calling me derogatory names (the incident was caught on their Ring camera). Despite her siblings’ advice not to file a police report, I am now living with anxiety and have been prescribed Xanax. I am scared to return home due to her threats, which include cutting off my fingers if I return. Her siblings have taken me and housed me by them as they agree she is completely out of line for this nonsense. I have evidence of her abuse, including recordings, text messages, and footage from our neighbor's Ring camera. I’m unsure if I have a VAWA case and am scared to go back home. I have an upcoming interview, and I do not want to lie or risk another episode from her. I am starting virtual therapy next week. I hear any noise when I’m sleeping I wake up and can’t breathe. I will be hiring an attorney, but I’m seeking advice, especially from other males who have experienced similar situations. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.