Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

I am married for 12 years. Me and my husband are immigrants and hold the Permanent resident cards. My husband is a prmary holder. We got LPR through asylum since 2007. We can apply the US citizenship in 2012. But I want to get divorced before we apply US citizenship. What will happen to my immigration status after divorce? Can I still apply US Citizenship in 2012? Do I need help from him when I apply? Would it be delayed getting the citizenship because of divorce?


Asked on 4/16/10, 8:10 pm

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

Hi,

Since you were not sponsored directly by your husband, but obtained permanent resident status ("green card") based on approval of your husband's asylum application, you can apply for naturalization i(citizenship) independent of your husband 4 years and 9 months from the "resident since" date noted on your green card. Thus, you can obtain a divorce without any disadvantage to filing for naturalization. Additional information about naturalization is here: http://h1b1.com/citizenship.htm

You can call our law firm at 212-268-3580 if you have questions, or send email to [email protected]

Regards,

Ajay K. Arora, Esq.

www.h1b1.com

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Answered on 4/22/10, 6:55 am
Taraneh Khorrami Law Offices of Taraneh Khorrami, APLC

You can get divorced with your husband and in 2012 submit your application for naturalization You should not have any problem applying for the US Citizenship.

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Answered on 4/28/10, 4:40 pm


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