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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Hello I have a question about an issue. I have a friend who came to the United States on a student visa. During the time of  the student visa my friend got married but the spouse never submitted for the adjustment of the alien spouse. Alien spouse never got a green card or any papers submitted on their behalf. They have since separated and are starting the divorce process. Questions:

 

1. What would the alien relative need to do to be able to get a green card?

2. Is getting a green card still an option?

3. Would the alien have to apply for green card prior to divorce?

4. Since student visa is expired what is the process?

5. Can you give me a link or guide me in the correct direction to help?

 

 

 

 

Thank you for any input or suggestions it is much appreciated!!!

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1. They can’t

2. No

3. That would be fraudulent to apply for adjustment of status based on marriage when they are in the process of divorcing 

4. Return home

5. What help? The visa has expired so he/she must leave. He/she cannot adjust status as the marriage has failed. 

 

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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Since they 're on the process for divorce, apply for GC is not possible. Even the US spouse want help out and postpone the divorce,  they have go through the interview to prove that the married is bonafide. However, they're now separated.

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How long has the person been in overstay? He/she has likely also incurred a ban. 

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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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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20 minutes ago, mrstagoe2015 said:

1. What would the alien relative need to do to be able to get a green card?

2. Is getting a green card still an option?

3. Would the alien have to apply for green card prior to divorce?

4. Since student visa is expired what is the process?

5. Can you give me a link or guide me in the correct direction to help?

1.  There is no legal basis for the alien to receive a green card.

2.  See #1

3.  See #1

4.  They must return to their home country.

5.  There is no other legal option.

 

Curious as to why the spouse never submitted the paperwork.

Edited by Going through

Applied for Naturalization based on 5-year Residency - 96 Days To Complete Citizenship!

July 14, 2017 (Day 00) -  Submitted N400 Application, filed online

July 21, 2017 (Day 07) -  NOA Receipt received in the mail

July 22, 2017 (Day 08) - Biometrics appointment scheduled online, letter mailed out

July 25, 2017 (Day 11) - Biometrics PDF posted online

July 28, 2017 (Day 14) - Biometrics letter received in the mail, appointment for 08/08/17

Aug 08, 2017 (Day 24) - Biometrics (fingerprinting) completed

Aug 14, 2017 (Day 30) - Online EGOV status shows "Interview Scheduled, will mail appointment letter"

Aug 16, 2017 (Day 32) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Interview Scheduled, read the letter we mailed you..."

Aug 17, 2017 (Day 33) - Interview Appointment Letter PDF posted online---GOT AN INTERVIEW DATE!!!

Aug 21, 2017 (Day 37) - Interview Appointment Letter received in the mail, appointment for 09/27/17

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Naturalization Interview--- read my experience here

Sep. 27, 2017 (Day 74) - Online MYUSCIS status shows "Oath Ceremony Notice mailed"

Sep. 28, 2017 (Day 75) - Oath Ceremony Letter PDF posted online--Ceremony for 10/19/17

Oct. 02, 2017 (Day 79) -  Oath Ceremony Letter received in the mail

Oct. 19, 2017 (Day 96) -  Oath Ceremony-- read my experience here

 

 

 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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Find another Spouse?

“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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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Unfortunately, there's no longer a green card path for your friend with his current wife (which he's due to divorce). I will be more concerned about how long he has overstayed his visa which could potentially affect any future immigration benefits considering his situation. He should start considering life back home in Ghana.

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