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Thank you!

Thank you. I’ll file for a divorce. Thanks again.

Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Will do.

Hello everyone, Thank you all for your incredibly helpful comments in this group. I truly appreciate the support and insight shared here, and I pray that everyone still waiting on a decision receives good news soon. I’m hoping to get some clarity on whether it’s better to file for a divorce or seek a declaration of nullity in the case of a bigamous marriage. Backstory: I found out in 2020 that my marriage was bigamous. Since then, I have filed for VAWA and despite some delays, I finally got my green card last year. I’m now at the point where I want to fully separate myself from this individual and am trying to decide which legal route makes more sense, especially with naturalization in mind. Every time I’ve traveled outside the U.S. and returned, I’ve been sent to secondary inspection. The questions almost always revolve around whether I’m still in contact with my ex. During one of my most recent trips, the actually advised me to get a divorce so I could fully cut ties. @Sandra G. made a comment on a similar post that bigamous marriages can create complications when applying for citizenship. That really got me thinking, and now I’m unsure what the best legal step is in my case. I’d be grateful for any advice or experiences anyone is willing to share. Thank you so much!

Thank you! I forgot to mention that I also applied for i131 and i765. I actually traveled with my AP card in 2023.

Yes!!!!💃🏽

It's finally my turn to share the good news!!🎊 After what seemed like eternity (3yrs, 9months), I finally have my green card!!! I've been a quiet member of this forum and it has indeed been helpful. Thank you All! Special thanks to @Sandra G. for encouraging me to do this. Thanks for all you do! 3 RFEs (Good moral character, medical and I-864 Affidavit of Support Exemption). 1 Prima Facie a week before form I-360 approval after my lawyer and congressman wrote USCIS To everyone else still waiting for their approvals, please don't hesitate to reach out to your congressperson, update your "safe address" and stay hopeful. I know the wait is tough but keep holding on - it will be worth it. Timeline: Dec 2020 - 1360, 1485 submission Apr 2021 - RFE for Good moral character Apr 2021 - Submitted RFE Response April 2021 - Jan 2022 - SILENCE. (Had to get a new lawyer, reached out to my congressperson, resubmitted RFE response.) Feb 2022 - RFE Receipt Confirmation and 1-360 approval🎊 March 2024 - 1485 was transferred for faster processing March 2024 - Medical RFE June 2024 - I-864 RFE Oct 2024 - I-485 approval and green card in hand.