Lonely star

On 5/24/2020 at 8:43 AM, NikLR said:

You can definitely send the information to them before the I-751 is finalized.   

Did you originally adjust your status, or come on a different type of visa?

 I came on a spousal visa

Hey everyone, 

 I hope you are all well! 

I filled I-751 with my wife in May last year 2019. Since then the relationship has broken down and we are getting a divorce. Which is about to be filed.

 I have been reading around the forums here and have spoken to two lawyers about next steps. But I am a bit confused, I’m hoping someone can shed some light and offer some opinions.

 Do I need to submit a whole new I-751 package? Or write a basic letter outlining the facts, submit the divorce decree and ask that my case be amended to a divorce waiver?

 After reading some topics on this forum, I was thinking I could just write a letter letting them know of the divorce and provide the final decree with perhaps a statement from myself describing the marriage breakdown.

 When I spoke to the lawyers they both recommend preparing an entire new I-751 evidence package, one said I should get a statement from my spouse and one suggested not to get a statement from my spouse.

 I am concerned that I won’t have enough evidence for a new package as I have lost some old bills ect. Our original package was pretty good I believe, with statements from my wife's family members that wouldn’t be willing to do that again now that we have separated.

 If I do/ do not submit a new i-751 will the case manager/ reviewing officer still consider the evidence from the “old” I-751?

any help is greatly appreciated 

This has not been my experience in the past, I have spoken with them without my USC spouse present. Why is this the case now?  They usually just ask some questions to verify my identity.

So, the applicant is the US citizen?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I am not sure if this is the right place to ask, my apologies if so.

Can someone recommend a good immigration attorney in or near Seattle?

 I am getting a divorce after filling I-751 and would like to find an experienced attorney to assist with my case.

But I have called many times before and never experienced this. Is this a new thing?

Hi guys,

 I hope you are all well.

I am the applicant in marriage based visa.

 I just tried to speak with a customer service representative at USCIS. I was told they can’t provide any information without speaking to the petitioner. i.e my wife.

 I am going through a divorce and wanted to inquire about how to inform them and ask a few questions.

I have not experienced this when calling before, does anyone know if this is a new policy and what I can do if I am separated from my wife atm regarding speaking with USCIS?

 Thanks for any help. 

Hey guys and girls,

 I am confused and need to ask some questions.

when I log in to my USCIS, on the check status page it says , 1-551 green card mailed with the date apprx 2 years ago when it was mailed, but also a blue box that says ”case closed” 

 I was presuming this was about the  i 551, being ”closed”. After I recieved it 2 years ago.

 But after being unable to update my mailing address on myUSCIS. I started to panic and think that this might mean my entire case is closed, presumably due to missed biometrics. Could someone please clarify. Any help is much apprieciated. Thanks in advance.

No, we have not divorced.

Just now, Boiler said:

Have you divorced?

Thanks you guys are amazing, I so grateful, I ve had no guidance through this whole separation, 

 Sorry stupid question coming...

did you mean to post a link, when you said “good information here” or just that I can search for topics about divorce waivers.?

 Thank you all again

!

40 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

No - you are NOT doing anything wrong.

 Thank you Paul and Mary. This is all very emotional for me.

 So I should just get back there asap, with my extension letter in hand, walk-in or re schedual my biometrics appointment in Portland, then IF I recieve a denial letter re file a form i-751. Then wait? Is that correct?

 What if I do not have the support of my wife’s family anymore? Is that where the divorce waiver comes in?

 I will try to read up on these forms, my apologies if I am being vague, my wife handled much of the paperwork regarding my visa.

Should I call or write to USCIS and describe my situation?

So, I will be allowed to re-enter, what about time frames? It might be a little while till I can do it...?

 Also, if cbp are asking me to sign a i-407 wouldn’t that be because they were not letting me re enter?

 Also, Should I contact UCSIS now and explain what is going on? If so, what details are pertinent to convey?

3 hours ago, HRQX said:

Worst case scenario is that after entering the US you might need to submit a new I-751:

 

Also: when going through CBP they might ask you to sign Form I-407. Don't sign it! You have the right to refuse to sign it. If you don't sign it, only an Immigration Judge can revoke your status.

 Thank you all for your help, this (my situation and status) rather confusing, and a little scary, I must admit.

Thank you all kindly!

 What about my missed biometrics will that be an issue, or should I be able to reschedual once in the US again?

Hi Guys, thank you for responding so fast! I really appreciate it, this is a great community!

 Card expired 05/01/19

and yes I had received a letter of extension  for 18 months dated 4/25/19

20 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

What day did/does your green card expire?

 

Did you get an extension letter after you filed the AOS?

Hi everyone, hope you all are well.

 I lurked here a lot in late 2016 , early 2017 while waiting for my greencard to be approved.

 I am an Australian and my wife is from the USA, we had living in Australia for some years before deciding to move to be closer to her family ect. 

 I arrived in the US on May 1st 2017.  In 2019 we applied to have my conditions lifted and I had a biometrics appointment scheduled in Portland almost four hours drive away. Shortly before my biometrics appointment, my wife just came home and stated that she could not go on and and that I had to leave. We had our tensions related to me having trouble finding work and I was in a bout of depression an anxiety at the time. She gave me a short period to be gone. I was in shock and utter despair and not thinking clearly. I agreed to fly back to Australia and abandon our relationship home and the kittens we were raising, all of which was utterly heartbreaking for me. I did not attend the biometrics appointment on 5/20/2019

 Some time has passed, and things are not great in Australia, Once I was over my initial shock I realized that I should have stayed in the USA and tried to make it on my own there. I have had extreme anxiety and depression since then and have literally scared and overwhelmed and at a loss as to what to do regrading my green card status. I have only just received some paperwork in the mail from my wife related to the visa and have been able to login to ucsis and verify my identity. But I am not sure what I can do to keep my greencard or if it considered abandoned.

 I would like to reschedual my biometrics appointment and return to the US. Money has been tight and I have only just gotten acess to a phone account I can call them from.

any help or advice would be very much appreciated . Thank you all in advance.