1999 -graduated with doctoral degree in Engg on F-1 visa
started a job on practical training. Company applied for H1 status
Got married to a US citizen spouse- applied for greencard
2000- Got temporary greencard in detroit after joint interview.
2001- Changed job. Became tenure track professor at a reputed school
2002- Jointly filed for I-751 at Nebraska service center
2003- Applied for citizenship based on marriage
Feb. 2004 - got divorced (lived together until divorced)
April 2004- I had citizenship interview in detroit. I was told that the citizenship application will be denied because of divorce and the officer said "Since we did not adjudicate on I-751 yet, we will deny that also."
I have filed for everything at the earliest and appropriate time. I was married to a US citizen for more than 4 years, yet my applications are denied.
One immigration lawyer told me that I can fight this in removal court but that jeopardizes my job. I own the house after divorce and I am advised to sell it now because my assets need to be liquid if I have to be deported in the worst case.
I need help as to what I can do.
Can I apply for H1 when I have a temporary greencard?
Should I apply for another I751 requesting waiver of joint filing?
Or should I wait until official denial of the first I 751?
started a job on practical training. Company applied for H1 status
Got married to a US citizen spouse- applied for greencard
2000- Got temporary greencard in detroit after joint interview.
2001- Changed job. Became tenure track professor at a reputed school
2002- Jointly filed for I-751 at Nebraska service center
2003- Applied for citizenship based on marriage
Feb. 2004 - got divorced (lived together until divorced)
April 2004- I had citizenship interview in detroit. I was told that the citizenship application will be denied because of divorce and the officer said "Since we did not adjudicate on I-751 yet, we will deny that also."
I have filed for everything at the earliest and appropriate time. I was married to a US citizen for more than 4 years, yet my applications are denied.
One immigration lawyer told me that I can fight this in removal court but that jeopardizes my job. I own the house after divorce and I am advised to sell it now because my assets need to be liquid if I have to be deported in the worst case.
I need help as to what I can do.
Can I apply for H1 when I have a temporary greencard?
Should I apply for another I751 requesting waiver of joint filing?
Or should I wait until official denial of the first I 751?