Legal Question in Immigration Law in South Carolina

I married a Colombian woman 1/8/08, and now I want to file separation papers. Will she still be able to get a permanent residence? We live in S.C where you have to separate for a year before you can get a divorce.


Asked on 4/27/10, 9:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Probably not, because you didn't petition for her with the USCIS (as I understand) and she didn't apply and obtain a green card through adjustment of status based on a marriage to you, a US citizen. Whether there are some other ways for her to become a permanent resident, is unclear from your post.

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Answered on 5/03/10, 5:56 am


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