Hey Everyone,

I just recently found out that I can only file my I-751 after my divorce is final and I have the decree. Me and my husband didn't work out and are getting divorced we are still on good terms, just not right for eachother. My card expires on 06/17/2008 and if we start the paperwork for divorce right now it will take 5 to 9 months to get the decree(thanks alot Massachusetts) because this state is slow with these. What I need to know is if I can get an extension so that I can file when I do in fact have the divorce decree. I heard about a I-551 would that work in my situation? Any help would be much appreciated I'm pretty stuck here and my immigration lawyer is no help I will be firing him because I seem to know more then he does.

Thanks so much!
Jen

I don't believe that you can have an extension for the I-751. If you and your spouse are still on good terms you could file together if you are still married. Or you will be put into deportation status after your card expires. I was told that if the divorce proceedings were not clomplete but started that you could explain this to the judge and at that time they might give you an extension. Good luck

Thank you for your answer. We can't file joint because I am moving out on Sunday and I'm sure that would look very suspicious to the USCIS. We will have filed by the time I have to appear before a judge so I will have the proof. I can't believe there is no other way that is unbelievable. I don't know what I am going to do if I get kicked out my whole life is here now I even signed a 1 year lease. Thanks again.

Jen

Even though u are seperated u are still classified as being married you just have to put different addresses. Consult with a Immigration attourney to see if this would be correct though.
I know exactly what you mean about you life now being here. I moved here on a K-1 from Canada also my family and children are still there and i do travel to see them one weekend a month. But when I left i left a career of 18 years, sold my home etc. It would be very hard to go back and start all over again, I know i wouldn't have a job like i did and would not be able to support myself or children there on a minimum wage job. I consider Ohio home now.

Good Luck and keep in touch

I just found out I can't do that because my intent is to get divorced. What are my chances of getting deported if I wait until they make me see a judge if I have more then enough proof I married in good faith and the ONLY reason the I-751 was not filed is because i don't have the divorce decree yet?

Thanks,
Jen