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i have a very specific question. i tried looking for answer to it but i noticed that whenever this important question was asked most members tried to advice about patching up or asking about if marriage was bonafide or not. i just wana know what if things dont work out between you and your spouse and you just got your unconditional green card a month ago. can filing a divorce at that stage cause any immigration problem? if anyone knows the answer just give answer in yes or no. please dont advice about patching up or about whether bonafide or not. i will appreciate the reply
 
tapskap said:
No.If you already received a permanent GC ,its good for 10 years and even if u r divorced u can still file for citizenship after 5 years.
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I thought we can file citizenship 3 years after we are permanent resident? Why it is 5 year? 5 year in unconditional GC? or 5 year total?:rolleyes:
 
PraetorianXI said:
3 years if you STILL are married to your original I-130 Petitioner (spouse)
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I think what What Cindywang is saying is that the person had a two year conditional card now that he/she has the permanent card, he/she has three years left to be eligible to apply for natz. The two years of the conditional residency counts towards the five years requirement. If the person stays married to the USC who filed the original petition, the pernament residency requirement is three years and the two year conditional counts.
 
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PraetorianXI said:
3 years if you STILL are married to your original I-130 Petitioner (spouse)
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Man why didn't you wait for your medical and sent all the information together? I think based on reading this forum sending things in bits and pieces slows you down badly. Now you are most likely to get an RFE. I did exactly what you are doing, and I am paying for it dearly. It helps if ur package has 130, 485, 693 & supplemental medical & Affidavit of support all together.
 
NewlyMinted said:
I think what What Cindywang is saying is that the person had a two year conditional card now that he/she has the permanent card, he/she has three years left to be eligible to apply for natz. The two years of the conditional residency counts towards the five years requirement. If the person stays married to the USC who filed the original petition, the pernament residency requirement is three years and the two year conditional counts.
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:o sorry is me again.
I always have understanding English problems.
So...let me double check.

I married to my husband (same husband), and I have conditional GC for 2 years. I switched to Unconditional GC for one year. So total 3 years as a permanent resident,than I will be eligible to citizenship, right? :rolleyes:

Than if we are separated, I will have to wait 2 more years into my unconditional GC in order to apply citizenship?

:p thank you
sorry, I am always a confused individual :o
 
cindywang16 said:
:o sorry is me again.
I always have understanding English problems.
So...let me double check.

I married to my husband (same husband), and I have conditional GC for 2 years. I switched to Unconditional GC for one year. So total 3 years as a permanent resident,than I will be eligible to citizenship, right? :rolleyes:

Than if we are separated, I will have to wait 2 more years into my unconditional GC in order to apply citizenship?

:p thank you
sorry, I am always a confused individual :o
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Correct
 
NewlyMinted said:
I think what What Cindywang is saying is that the person had a two year conditional card now that he/she has the permanent card, he/she has three years left to be eligible to apply for natz. The two years of the conditional residency counts towards the five years requirement. If the person stays married to the USC who filed the original petition, the pernament residency requirement is three years and the two year conditional counts.
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Hi:

Incorrect. A person may apply for USC 90 days before the 3-year anniversary of becoming a PR (this includes conditional PR).

E.g. if Susan becomes a conditional PR based on marriage to a USC on Aug. 1 2007, she will apply to remove conditions in the 90 day period before Aug. 1 2009. She can then apply for naturalization 90 days before Aug. 1 2010.

Note: this assumes that she remains married to her USC husband. Also, she can apply for naturalization on the above date, EVEN IF the I751 (removal of conditions) has not been approved yet.
 
Hi.

what about filing for divorce after a month of getting conditional GC? would that cause any immigration problems?

would that matter who files for divorce (USC or conditional Resident) in removing the conditions later on when filing I-751?

would being separated cause any immigration problems after getting conditional GC?

which is better, to stay married despite problems to or to get divorced to revome conditions on conditional permanent residency?

what are the best documents/things to prove that the marrigae was bona fida in the beginning?

thank you all for your responds!
 
iquest said:
Hi.

what about filing for divorce after a month of getting conditional GC? would that cause any immigration problems?

would that matter who files for divorce (USC or conditional Resident) in removing the conditions later on when filing I-751?

would being separated cause any immigration problems after getting conditional GC?

which is better, to stay married despite problems to or to get divorced to revome conditions on conditional permanent residency?

what are the best documents/things to prove that the marrigae was bona fida in the beginning?

thank you all for your responds!
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the gods of this forum are going to be angry at you for asking all these questions that have been answered a gazillion times here. stay married & love ur wife, its good for ur health.
 
If you are on a conditional gc and you divorce you can use a waiver form to file the 2 yr condition removal by yourself. But your chances are slim unless you've been abused or you can prove how deportation can cause a huge negative impact on you, which is not as simple as it sounds. So in short if you get divorced with a conditional gc you will be in trouble.
 
freedevil said:
If you are on a conditional gc and you divorce you can use a waiver form to file the 2 yr condition removal by yourself. But your chances are slim unless you've been abused or you can prove how deportation can cause a huge negative impact on you, which is not as simple as it sounds. So in short if you get divorced with a conditional gc you will be in trouble.
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Hi neighbor:

Sorry, not correct. Someone who divorces with a conditional GC can prove that the marriage was entered with bona fide intent and can still remove conditions - actually, many petitions are successful.
 
myredskins said:
Man why didn't you wait for your medical and sent all the information together? I think based on reading this forum sending things in bits and pieces slows you down badly. Now you are most likely to get an RFE. I did exactly what you are doing, and I am paying for it dearly. It helps if ur package has 130, 485, 693 & supplemental medical & Affidavit of support all together.
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I had no choice. Read the May Filers thread. :rolleyes:
 
pianoplayer said:
Hi neighbor:

Sorry, not correct. Someone who divorces with a conditional GC can prove that the marriage was entered with bona fide intent and can still remove conditions - actually, many petitions are successful.
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That's only if you're close to completing 2 yrs right? If your spouse divorces you say within 3-4 months of getting your gc is it still okay?
 
I would say, It would be harder to prove that the marriage was entered in good faith. But sure, you can prove it. It will be harder, but you can prove it.
 
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