Legal Question in Immigration Law in Illinois

getting divorce just got the 10 year green card

I am in the process of getting a divorce, i came in with a visa, got married to an U.S. citizen, applied for a green card, received the first one for 2 years, i just renewed it and got my 10 year green card. the question is: if i divorce my wife now will i lose or not be able to renew my green card? also we have a 2 year old child together.


Asked on 6/01/09, 9:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elaine Martin Law Office of Elaine Martin

Re: getting divorce just got the 10 year green card

No, you should not lose your permanent residence (green card) now. Assuming that the marriage was valid, just getting divorced doesn't end your permanent residence, even if you had got divorced before the conditions were removed. Please see this blog post for more information: http://martinvisalaw.blogspot.com/search/label/conditional%20permanent%20residence.

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Answered on 6/02/09, 12:01 pm


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