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I sponsored a european for a K1 Visa and K3 for her daughter in 2017-2018 timeframe.  They arrived in late 2018 and we married in 2019 and divorced later in 2019.

 

As the sponsor, I know I have to keep the address on the affidavit of support current.  Other than this item, is there anything I have to do (contact USCIS or other)?

My ex wife is still in USA, is there any way I can see her status?  If her status changes, my alimony goes away ;)

 

 

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You were married less than a year and our paying alimony? Ouch. USCIS won't tell you anything about her status. You are going to have to rely on her to tell you.

Not a newbie but lost my old info years ago) I have been through this process before --all the way through naturalization-- This site has always been a great help to me. 

 

 

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47 minutes ago, Americansponsor said:

I sponsored a european for a K1 Visa and K3 for her daughter in 2017-2018 timeframe.  They arrived in late 2018 and we married in 2019 and divorced later in 2019.

 

As the sponsor, I know I have to keep the address on the affidavit of support current.  Other than this item, is there anything I have to do (contact USCIS or other)?

My ex wife is still in USA, is there any way I can see her status?  If her status changes, my alimony goes away ;)

 

 

She obtained her conditional greencard during that period of time? Sounds fishy but it is what it is. You are liable for i864 but you don’t have access to her immigration status or really anything related to her greencard anymore.

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Trying to think why her alimony would be linked to her immigration status.

“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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1 hour ago, Americansponsor said:

I sponsored a european for a K1 Visa and K3 for her daughter in 2017-2018 timeframe.  They arrived in late 2018 and we married in 2019 and divorced later in 2019.

 

As the sponsor, I know I have to keep the address on the affidavit of support current.  Other than this item, is there anything I have to do (contact USCIS or other)?

My ex wife is still in USA, is there any way I can see her status?  If her status changes, my alimony goes away ;)

 

 


As other’s have said you are not able to find out her status without her telling you. 
 

If she has her conditional green card, which I assume she does, she can remove the conditions via a divorce waiver. 
 

Also, with the I-864, you are responsible for her and her child if they receive public public benefits before getting citizenship. The only way this obligation is voided is if she and her daughter leave the the US and relinquish or abandon residency or they become citizens. The later will not happen for another at least 3-4 years. 
 

 

 

 

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Could never change.

“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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*~*~*moved from “K-1 fiancé visa process and procedures” to “effects of major family changes” where similar topics are regularly discussed*~*~*

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

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You could be on the hook until one of you dies. The affidavit of support is in place until one of the following happens;

- the immigrant becomes a US citizen

- the immigrant can be credited with 40 quarters of work

- the immigrant leaves the USA permanently and abandons her residency here

- the immigrant dies

- the sponsor dies

 

Only the last two of the above are guaranteed to happen. Each of the other three may never happen. 

 

 

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

 

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48 minutes ago, Sparkle Sparkle said:

There must have been signs 

I agree. I’m surprised he went through with the AOS interview. 

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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

 

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4 hours ago, CDN(ON)-USA(VT) said:


As other’s have said you are not able to find out her status without her telling you. 
 

If she has her conditional green card, which I assume she does, she can remove the conditions via a divorce waiver. 
 

Also, with the I-864, you are responsible for her and her child if they receive public public benefits before getting citizenship. The only way this obligation is voided is if she and her daughter leave the the US and relinquish or abandon residency or they become citizens. The later will not happen for another at least 3-4 years. 
 

 

this is a good response, thank you- what I am trying to determine is if she tried to remove the conditions.  I believe the part where you stated I would not be able to determine status covers that.

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3 hours ago, Americansponsor said:

this is a good response, thank you- what I am trying to determine is if she tried to remove the conditions.  I believe the part where you stated I would not be able to determine status covers that.



Removal of Conditions doesn't happen until her 2 year green card is turning 2 years old.

Based on what you are saying, since you married in 2019, she wouldn't remove her conditions until 2021.

Her choices are remove conditions with or without your help (like you could be kind and help her with any info she may not have and need) or leave. Most people just choose to remove conditions with a divorce waiver, and it's something she never has to talk to you about.

I think the most you could do on your end is call and find out if the I-864 is still active, but that's about it. You're not privy to her status.

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*More detailed timeline in profile!*
 
Relationship:     Friends since 2010, Together since 2013

 K-1:   2015 Done in 208 days - 212g for Second Cosponsor    

Spoiler

04/27/15- NOA1 Recieved                                                    
06/02/15 - NOA2 Recieved
09/22/15 - Interview       (221g for more documents (a SECOND cosponsor), see profile for more details!)                                            
11/09/15 -  ISSUED!!                                                              
11/10/15 - Passport received                                                
02/20/16 - Wedding!              

                                         
 AOS:   2016 Done in 77 days - No RFE, No Interview                                                                    

Spoiler

04/08/16 - I-485, I-765, I-131 AOS Application recieved by USCIS
04/12/16 - 3 NOA1's received in mail
05/14/16 - Biometrics for AOS and EAD
06/27/16 - I-485 Case to changed to "New Card being produced"  (Day 77)
06/27/16 - I-485 Case changed to Approved! (Day 77)
06/30/16 - I-485 Case changed to "My Card has been mailed to me!"
07/05/16 - Green Card received in mail! 

 


ROC:   2018 - 2019 Done in 326 days - No RFE, No Interview

Spoiler

 

05/09/18 - Mailed out ROC to CSC

05/10/18 - CSC Signed and received ROC package
06/07/28 - NOA1 

06/11/18 - Check cashed

06/15/18 - NOA received in the mail
08/27/18 - 18 month extension received (Courtesy Copy)

09/18/18 - Request for official 18 month extension
10/22/18 - Official 18 month extension received 

02/27/19 - Biometrics waived 

04/29/19 - New card being produced!
05/09/19 - USPS delivered green card! In hand now!

 

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14 hours ago, Letspaintcookies said:

Whit a divorce waiver one doesn't have to wait till the two years a over. She can file as soon as the divorce is finalized 



Oh dang,  I guess I've missed that for a while now. Thanks!

*More detailed timeline in profile!*
 
Relationship:     Friends since 2010, Together since 2013

 K-1:   2015 Done in 208 days - 212g for Second Cosponsor    

Spoiler

04/27/15- NOA1 Recieved                                                    
06/02/15 - NOA2 Recieved
09/22/15 - Interview       (221g for more documents (a SECOND cosponsor), see profile for more details!)                                            
11/09/15 -  ISSUED!!                                                              
11/10/15 - Passport received                                                
02/20/16 - Wedding!              

                                         
 AOS:   2016 Done in 77 days - No RFE, No Interview                                                                    

Spoiler

04/08/16 - I-485, I-765, I-131 AOS Application recieved by USCIS
04/12/16 - 3 NOA1's received in mail
05/14/16 - Biometrics for AOS and EAD
06/27/16 - I-485 Case to changed to "New Card being produced"  (Day 77)
06/27/16 - I-485 Case changed to Approved! (Day 77)
06/30/16 - I-485 Case changed to "My Card has been mailed to me!"
07/05/16 - Green Card received in mail! 

 


ROC:   2018 - 2019 Done in 326 days - No RFE, No Interview

Spoiler

 

05/09/18 - Mailed out ROC to CSC

05/10/18 - CSC Signed and received ROC package
06/07/28 - NOA1 

06/11/18 - Check cashed

06/15/18 - NOA received in the mail
08/27/18 - 18 month extension received (Courtesy Copy)

09/18/18 - Request for official 18 month extension
10/22/18 - Official 18 month extension received 

02/27/19 - Biometrics waived 

04/29/19 - New card being produced!
05/09/19 - USPS delivered green card! In hand now!

 

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