Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

U.S. Immigration Law

A woman is a citizen of the country of Columbia. She immigrates to the U.S., and then marries an American-citizen. The husband, divorces her. She has only an immigration case on file with the U.S. government, no green card or residency card. And the husband has stated to her that he will get her deported back to Columbia. What is the U.S. status of this lady from Columbia?


Asked on 11/27/08, 12:29 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: U.S. Immigration Law

IF SHE WAS ABUSED BY US CITIZEN SPOUSE, SHE CAN SELF PETITION FOR GREEN CARD UNDER VAWA. NEED MORE DETAILED INFO.

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Answered on 12/04/08, 11:50 am
Marc Seguinot Seguinot & Associates, P.C.

Re: U.S. Immigration Law

Unfortunately, this lady from Columbia has no status in the U.S.; she simply has a pending application (I presume an I-130, I-485, I-765). If the husband and she filed all three applications at one time, she should have been granted her work authorization (I-765) by now which would be coded to indicate she has a pending petition and application. If she married her husband in good faith, that is, the marriage was based on mutual love and respect, it is possible that she can self-petition; however, more facts would be needed to determine whether such a step is available for your "lady from Columbia." Find a good immigration lawyer and there must be one in California. Good luck!

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Answered on 11/27/08, 3:21 am


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