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Separated with US citizen spouse few months after entry

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Hello VJ. I came here last year and was sent out by my wife(A US citizen). She changed immediately i came into the country. When I complain about her attitude she always gaslight me. The last time I complained and asked her to treat me right because she's the only family I have here, she gaslighted me.  The next day she started asking me questions and I refused to answer her and she packed all my belongings and asked me to leave her house. When I asked her reason why she wanted me out, she threatened to shoot if I don't leave. I hurriedly left out of fear and slept outside in the cold because I had nowhere to sleep. To cut story short, few weeks after, she started asking me to return and I declined. Would these whole thing affect my N400/Naturalization?

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If you wish to naturalise you will need to file under the 5 year rule

“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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You need a Divorce Lawyer no matter

“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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27 minutes ago, Michael22 said:

Thanks. Does it matter who file for divorce first. I don't really have money and mental capacity to file for divorce at the moment 

While understandable, it is best you initiate it and you are in control. You do not have to talk to spouse directly. Best if lawyer does all the communication.

 

Remember, since you are married, you may be liable fo any new debts (loans, credit cards) your spouse gets approved for. You also may be accumulating more assets etc which in many states will have to be split between you and spouse when divorcing. Plus staying married when relationship is over can be perceived by USCIS as immigration fraud or attempt to hide the real state of marriage.

 

Yes, quick separation and divorce can affect your naturalization. But you can't pretend everything is OK as it would be fraud.

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3 minutes ago, OldUser said:

While understandable, it is best you initiate it and you are in control. You do not have to talk to spouse directly. Best if lawyer does all the communication.

 

Remember, since you are married, you may be liable fo any new debts (loans, credit cards) your spouse gets approved for. You also may be accumulating more assets etc which in many states will have to be split between you and spouse when divorcing. Plus staying married when relationship is over can be perceived by USCIS as immigration fraud or attempt to hide the real state of marriage.

 

Yes, quick separation and divorce can affect your naturalization. But you can't pretend everything is OK as it would be fraud.

Okay. Thank you 

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Good luck during a challenging time.  You will survive it.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

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12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Michael22 Newbie

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1 hour ago, OldUser said:

While understandable, it is best you initiate it and you are in control. You do not have to talk to spouse directly. Best if lawyer does all the communication.

 

Remember, since you are married, you may be liable fo any new debts (loans, credit cards) your spouse gets approved for. You also may be accumulating more assets etc which in many states will have to be split between you and spouse when divorcing. Plus staying married when relationship is over can be perceived by USCIS as immigration fraud or attempt to hide the real state of marriage.

 

Yes, quick separation and divorce can affect your naturalization. But you can't pretend everything is OK as it would be fraud.

 

43 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Good luck during a challenging time.  You will survive it.

Thanks 

 
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