DIVORCE under CONDITIONAL STATUS

[prem825 0]

I entered the United States in October 2007, got married in November 2007, got my SSN/ Work Permit in the first 2 quarters of 2008,had my AOS interview in November 2008 and finally my Green Card by the end of November 2008. I went back here in the Philippines in December 2008 and I'm still here. My relationship with my husband is not as good as i expected. There were a lot of complications along the way. To cut it short, I want a divorce but I've heard that since I'm not a US citizen, I can't do the first move and therefore wait for my husband to do it. I want to file an annulment but it would costs me more than a hundred thousand pesos which definitely I won't grab. Can I still file for removal of conditions in 3 years time? My marriage was bonafide. Please help.

[English Muffin 59]

There are no rules to stop you from filing for divorce, you don't have to wait for your husband to do it. Once you have your divorce decree you can immediately submit your I-751 to remove conditions.

[prem825 0]

There are no rules to stop you from filing for divorce, you don't have to wait for your husband to do it. Once you have your divorce decree you can immediately submit your I-751 to remove conditions.

Thanks for your fast reply but honestly, I don't know the ABC'S of divorce. :-(

[English Muffin 59]

Divorce laws vary state by state. You might want to consider getting an attorney if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. Good luck with everything.

[Anh map 2,098]

Also do some reading to make sure you do not lose your LPR status. Spending too much time outside the US can be considered abandoning your residency.

You can start your readind here on the VJ Wiki -->> http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...anent_Residency

[prem825 0]

Also do some reading to make sure you do not lose your LPR status. Spending too much time outside the US can be considered abandoning your residency.

You can start your readind here on the VJ Wiki -->> http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...anent_Residency

I'm planning to come back on June 2, 2009.. i left the US last December 14, 2008. thanks

Edited April 18, 2009 by prem825

[desertblue88 0]

Also do some reading to make sure you do not lose your LPR status. Spending too much time outside the US can be considered abandoning your residency.

You can start your readind here on the VJ Wiki -->> http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...anent_Residency

I'm planning to come back on June 2, 2009.. i left the US last December 14, 2008. thanks

If you stay outside of the US for more then 6 months at a time, you will require a re-entry permit, without it you may lose your resident status and be back at square one.

If you were you, I would come back the end of May, to be safe.

[Dakine 26]

In order for the Philippine government to recognize a divorce in the US the petitioner must be the one that files for such. No need a annulment in PI then.

US will recognize if you do the filing. If you're not planning on marrying again in the Philippines no problem.

As long as you have proof that you married with good faith and not for immigration purposes you can file the I-751 yourself and get the 10 year GC.

You will have to wait 5 years from date of your first 2 year GC to apply for US citizenship if you are no longer married.

[I Miss Her 0]

I entered the United States in October 2007, got married in November 2007, got my SSN/ Work Permit in the first 2 quarters of 2008,had my AOS interview in November 2008 and finally my Green Card by the end of November 2008. I went back here in the Philippines in December 2008 and I'm still here. My relationship with my husband is not as good as i expected. There were a lot of complications along the way. To cut it short, I want a divorce but I've heard that since I'm not a US citizen, I can't do the first move and therefore wait for my husband to do it. I want to file an annulment but it would costs me more than a hundred thousand pesos which definitely I won't grab. Can I still file for removal of conditions in 3 years time? My marriage was bonafide. Please help.

This is a great link to read:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...s-immigration-a