Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

Applicability of TX divorce laws to H1-B worker

I am working in TX on H1-B visa. We have been seperated for 2.5 yrs. Prior seperation we filed taxes jointly. Also, I first came to US as a dependent on H4 visa.

I am unaware of my husband's current whereabouts. I only know his permanant mailing address in India (which appears on our wedding cerificate issued by the court in India)

Will the TX divorce laws be applicable in my case ? We have a 30 month old daughter who is a US citizen and she lives with me. I was advised by a family law attorney to check first with an immigration lawyer.


Asked on 4/12/04, 4:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amy Ghosh Law Offices of Amy Ghosh

Re: Applicability of TX divorce laws to H1-B worker

Yes...you can get divorce in Texas. Since you are no longer an H4 and have your independent H1B status..your divorce will not jeopardize your visa status in any way.

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Answered on 4/12/04, 5:26 pm


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