I'm in a very messy situation. I moved from the UK to the US, just over 2 and a half years ago. My marriage has been very rocky throughout this time and we've had marriage couselling in the past. Last year in October, my husband and I filed jointly for my I-751 form. Things weren't great back then but they weren't as bad either. We both agreed that we needed to go couseling again. Soon after I filed my joint petition, my husband decided to book another trip to Thailand (he's been 27 times before) and also went during the first year of our marriage and keeps in touch with his exes he met over there. He refuses to take a trip there together. Besides that, we have so many other marriage issues that have torn our marriage apart. After huge blowouts and constant fighting, I felt like I had no choice but to leave. He filed for divorce but we held back, believing that we could still make this work. We live 5 minutes apart from each other and still see each other. I arranged counselling sessions but even while we've been living apart, our arguments got worse and the trust is completely destroyed. I can't see a future with him anymore
If we go through with the divorce, what do I do? I've been getting conflicting answers.
My joint I-751 is pending but we live apart now. I've changed my address online with USCIS. I also spoke to an attorney that told me I'd have to refile a new I-751 and get my biometrics and start the process from the beginning. I've also been told that I just need to send a letter requesting a waiver when my divorce is final/pending? I'm so confused and wondering if it's best to just hire an immigration attorney. Problem is, costs are very high.
Joint I-751 application pending. Living apart and we both want a divorce. Do I need an attorney, refile or divorce waiver?
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I'm in a very messy situation. I moved from the UK to the US, just over 2 and a half years ago. My marriage has been very rocky throughout this time and we've had marriage couselling in the past. Last year in October, my husband and I filed jointly for my I-751 form. Things weren't great back then but they weren't as bad either. We both agreed that we needed to go couseling again. Soon after I filed my joint petition, my husband decided to book another trip to Thailand (he's been 27 times before) and also went during the first year of our marriage and keeps in touch with his exes he met over there. He refuses to take a trip there together. Besides that, we have so many other marriage issues that have torn our marriage apart. After huge blowouts and constant fighting, I felt like I had no choice but to leave. He filed for divorce but we held back, believing that we could still make this work. We live 5 minutes apart from each other and still see each other. I arranged counselling sessions but even while we've been living apart, our arguments got worse and the trust is completely destroyed. I can't see a future with him anymore
If we go through with the divorce, what do I do? I've been getting conflicting answers.
My joint I-751 is pending but we live apart now. I've changed my address online with USCIS. I also spoke to an attorney that told me I'd have to refile a new I-751 and get my biometrics and start the process from the beginning. I've also been told that I just need to send a letter requesting a waiver when my divorce is final/pending? I'm so confused and wondering if it's best to just hire an immigration attorney. Problem is, costs are very high.