Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

If your status relative to your husband changes and you're divorced, you should notify the government as you would no longer be part of his case. You should try to stay where you are for the time being. If you are divorced, then you'd have to qualify on your own, which might prove more difficult than staying in the relationship.

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Sincerely,

Yes, since you are the derivative beneficiary, your GC status is reliant upon the approval of your husband's GC. If you divorce while the petition is pending, then you would no longer be eligible to obtain the GC. You should notify the attorney who assisted the company file the GC case for you if you do divorce. Unless you are able to find an employer to sponsor you for an H-1B (if you meet the requirements), and then a greencard case; or for instance, find another position with a company as a J-1 intern, or an F-1 student with a school, then if you divorce, you would no longer be in valid status in the U.S. As far as the legal matters in your divorce and custody goes, you will need to speak to a family lawyer about your situation.

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