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Pardeepdevgun   4

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Hi VJers!

 

So I was a March 2017 filer, during my journey I went through a lot of hardship in my marriage, where my wife would verbally and physically abuse me. I was at a stage of filing where if I switched to a water form id go back to square one so I decided to move out.. long story short I received my permeant green card second week of March in 2018..

 

I just wanted to ask, is it too soon for me to apply for a divorce?.. As its only been a few months since I've received my card?..

 

Any advice will be much appreciated 

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Too soon for what?   If you are being abused, the time to file is NOW!!

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Pardeepdevgun   4

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2 minutes ago, missileman said:

Too soon for what?   If you are being abused, the time to file is NOW!!

Will me divorcing raise concern with USCIS?

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Crazy Cat   39,220

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1 minute ago, Pardeepdevgun said:

Will me divorcing raise concern with USCIS?

Of course, they will look closely at your case, but you can still remove conditions with an approved waiver.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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22 minutes ago, Pardeepdevgun said:

Will me divorcing raise concern with USCIS?

That should be the least of your worries. No one should stay with an abusive spouse. Leave and start divorce proceedings for your own safety immediately. 

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Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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Your primary concern needs to be your safety.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Pardeepdevgun   4

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I have started divorce proceedings but I was just asking as I don't think I can deal with more unnecessary headache 

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7 hours ago, Pardeepdevgun said:

I have started divorce proceedings but I was just asking as I don't think I can deal with more unnecessary headache 

You should be fine since the marriage was entered in good faith, I'm assuming.

More importantly, keep yourself safe. Since you've already moved out, block/delete all contact, get divorce finalized, focus on yourself and your well-being. 

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Pardeepdevgun   4

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On 21/05/2018 at 4:42 AM, Mina90 said:

You should be fine since the marriage was entered in good faith, I'm assuming.

More importantly, keep yourself safe. Since you've already moved out, block/delete all contact, get divorce finalized, focus on yourself and your well-being. 

Yes entered marriage in good faith but due to her behaviour dramatically changed..

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On 21/05/2018 at 3:23 PM, Damara said:

Did you move out while your joint ROC petition was still being processed? And you got the 10 yr GC while separated from your wife but did not tell USCIS you were seperated? If so you may have problems attempting to naturalize.

Yes all the above is correct. In regards to naturalisation I’d rather get a divorce and  just wait until I’m allowed to file 

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