I-751 Waiver Lawyer or Not???

[Jacque2012 0]

Hey all,

I need some input regarding filing I-751 Waiver based on a good faith marriage. Unfortunately i caught my husband cheating on me one month after i got my 2 year conditional green card last year in October & i could not bear to be with him anymore after such betrayal. I asked him to move out & in March of this year he kept pressuring me to get back with him.. that he still loved me...blah blah...Long story story short, i said a big NO. I loved him but could not bear to be with him after what he did to me. To me cheating is a BIG NO NO. Once a cheater, always a cheater.

He filed for divorce & it was granted yesterday. I called around St Louis Missouri to different lawyers and they charge around 1500-2000. For some reason i thought it would be way less than that! I really don't have all that money but i can work some extra shifts to get it if i really have to use a lawyer. So MY QUESTION--> Do you think i should lawyer up or not?? Especially because we separated so soon after i got my GC? Also we applied for the GC about a year after living together but unfortunately got approved before our 2 years anniversary:( The following are the evidences i have so far to prove it was a good faith marriage:

• Copy of our Tax transcripts for 2010, 2011 (Married filing separately because my ex-husband owed Federal Taxes).

• Selected copies of our joint bank account statements from June 2010 (checking and savings), and a Voided Check

• Copies of Joint cable/internet utilities spanning about 18 months

• Copies of Joint water bill spanning about 18 months

• Joint electricity utility bills spanning about 18 months

• Copy of Costco membership cards/bills with both our names for 2010, 2011

• Copies of Joint Lease for 2010 and 2011.

• Copy of Apartment Insurance Policy for 2010 and 2011.

• Copy of 401K plans naming each other as the beneficiary.

• Copy of Life Insurance policy from each of us showing each other as beneficiary.

• Copy of Medical Insurance cards / plan information and doctor bills with both our names

• Various Pictures: Wedding, with family, outings.

• Postcards sent by my family to both of us.

• Gym membership for both us showing each other as the emergency contact person.

• My School Personal Information listing my ex-husband as the emergency contact person.

• Miscellaneous letters addressed to both of us showing we lived in the same address.

Please advice on what to do. My GC expired Nov 2013. If i absolutely have to use a lawyer i will, but if i don't have to i would rather save the money that i don't even have! Thanks.

Edited August 17, 2012 by Jacque2012

[Sophinette 1]

Hello ,

Iam sorry to hear this and hope some people will advise y prop on this site. Whatever i think y shld take a lawyer. Y dont have to take the first one as yr first appointment shld be free todiscuss the matter. Be brief with them as time count but please take advise from a professional as yr everyday life and all yr effort u have done to integrate in the usa cld be comprised.

Sorry again and iam here if y want to talk.

Xxso

[tx2il 0]

Hi,

I filed with a waiver, you have more evidence than me, I didn't use a lawyer. I filed this month, so obviously don't know if approved, but I just didn't want to spend money on a lawyer.

Good luck to you

[Jacque2012 0]

Hello ,

Iam sorry to hear this and hope some people will advise y prop on this site. Whatever i think y shld take a lawyer. Y dont have to take the first one as yr first appointment shld be free todiscuss the matter. Be brief with them as time count but please take advise from a professional as yr everyday life and all yr effort u have done to integrate in the usa cld be comprised.

Sorry again and iam here if y want to talk.

Xxso

Thanks! I decided to take a lawyer just to be sure i do not make any mistakes & just incase anything happens. It is my future in the US we're talking about so i better invest in it even though i will have to work extra to get that money but i guess it will be worth it in the end. Never thought i would be going down this road but i guess its part of life. We live & learn. Thanks for your concern.

[Jacque2012 0]

Hi,

I filed with a waiver, you have more evidence than me, I didn't use a lawyer. I filed this month, so obviously don't know if approved, but I just didn't want to spend money on a lawyer.

Good luck to you

I was wanting to file without a lawyer as i thought i could do it but am scared since the timing might seem suspicious. Did not have my gc for a long time before i caught my ex cheating but you know immigration are always suspicious of everything, its their job! So i have just decided to work my butt off & pay a lawyer, after all it is my future in the US that is at risk. I wish you all the best in your waiver. Did you file at vermont or CSC?