Legal Question in Immigration Law in California
abuse
I have been married for a year and want to get divorced because I have been mentaly abused. I have heard that that in this case I could stay in US legaly. Is that true? If yes what does it take to fight for staying here legaly?
thank you
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: abuse
yes...you heard that right. You need to document your abuse by going to mental health professional, etc.
Re: abuse
You probably heard about the special immigrant classification. You must be able to prove that you are a battered spouse of a US citizen or resident. I suppose psychological abuse may qualify, but you need substantial amount of proof. In other words, mere nagging by your wife won't do it. Good luck.
Re: abuse
As the other attorney said, you would need substantial psychological proof, maybe psychologist's reports and other witnesses.
BTW, I assume you're a woman who's being abused by your husband, and not simply a husband who's being nagged by his wife!
Liem Doan, Esq.