Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Hello!

My name is Ana, I'm originally from Russia. I've been here, in USA for 2 years. First I was a J-1 student, now an F-1 student. I've been married 2 times- frist - to the US citizen (3 months, divorce on my initiative), then to russian citizen (he's also an F-1 student here , for 8 months, divorce on my initiative), and now I'm going to marry a US citizen. (I finally met a man of my dream). But I wonder if all this marriage history will create great problems for me on the interview in immigration service (my future spouse and I are planning to apply for ajustment of my status). Do they check how many times I was married and does that influence their decision?


Asked on 5/06/10, 11:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ajay Arora Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Hi,

Since you did not obtain U.S. resident status based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, and then subsequently divorced and sponsored a new spouse who is an immigrant, there will not be any special scrutiny given to previous marriages.

If you have questions, you can call our law firm at 212-268-3580 during business hours, or email [email protected]

Regards,

Ajay K. Arora, Esq.

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Answered on 5/12/10, 7:12 am
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Ana,

You will have to disclose all your prior marriages (as well as your new husband's), and provide copies of the certified divorce papers. It must be disclosed in your application for adjustment of status. As to whether or not it will affect your application negitively, I don't see why, unless it can be shown that there is a "history" or brief marriages and the new marriage is not a "bone fide". Did your first husband apply for your residency with the USCIS?

http://www.law-visa-usa.com

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Answered on 5/12/10, 8:22 am


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