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surya123
Jun 17, 2009, 01:41 PM
HI,
I got married in nov2005 and came to us on march 2006 with a valid green card.(which my husband applied for me).
We had so many issues and now we are separated.Is there a possibility that my husband can cancel my green card?
I am not sure about the immigration laws.Some of my friends told that he might cancel my GC within 3 years and after 3 years he may not be able to do that?3 years is over now .How can I find it out that I am dependent to him or not?
Is it true? Can someone please answer my question ASAP?
DCcityboy
Jun 17, 2009, 03:15 PM
Do you have a conditional PR? Check your card to see if it is valid for 2 years or 10 years. Either way, if you are truly married, then you are a permanent resident and he cannot "cancel" your status. But it will make a difference as to what you need to do to maintain your PR.
surya123
Jun 18, 2009, 04:08 AM
do you have a conditional PR? check your card to see if it is valid for 2 years or 10 years. either way, if you are truly married, then you are a permanent resident and he cannot "cancel" your status. but it will make a difference as to what you need to do to maintain your PR.
My gc is valid for 10 years.Our's is an arranged marriage.I am planning for a divorce and now he tells me that he will file a complaint against me saying that I married him for the gc?
I am really confused now?
DCcityboy
Jun 18, 2009, 06:59 AM
You are a PR and in no danger as long as you didn't marry only for US Permanent residence.
Your friends are confusing the 2 year conditional PR and the 5 years for natz.
He can send in whatever letter he wants, but you should immediately gather evidence of the bona fides of the marriage regarding (1) cohabitation and (2) co-mingling of funds. If you have these, you will be fine. You do not need to file anything regarding your PR. You can file for citizenship when you have been a PR for 4 years, 9 months.
I trust this was responsive to your inquiry. Good luck.
Cunning is I
Jun 18, 2009, 12:07 PM
I have my GC and I am maintaining my Canadian Citizenship.
I just had the condition removed from my green card and the new on lasts for 10 years. It says so right on it.
No matter what I can not be kicked out of the US if we get divorced. I do not ever see that as we are "lifers" but you should be fine if the condition to your permanent residence has been removed.
Sorry to hear that things went south...
surya123
Jun 18, 2009, 01:02 PM
you are a PR and in no danger as long as you didn't marry only for US Permanent residence.
your friends are confusing the 2 year conditional PR and the 5 years for natz.
he can send in whatever letter he wants, but you should immediately gather evidence of the bona fides of the marriage regarding (1) cohabitation and (2) co-mingling of funds. if you have these, you will be fine. you do not need to file anything regarding your PR. you can file for citizenship when you have been a PR for 4 years, 9 months.
i trust this was responsive to your inquiry. good luck.
Really nice of you to give me these info's.Its really useful for me.Thanks a lot my friend
surya123
Jun 18, 2009, 01:04 PM
I have my GC and I am maintaining my Canadian Citizenship.
I just had the condition removed from my green card and the new on lasts for 10 years. It says so right on it.
No matter what I can not be kicked out of the US if we get divorced. I do not ever see that as we are "lifers" but you should be fine if the condition to your permanent residence has been removed.
Sorry to hear that things went south...
Thanks a lot for your reply,now I am little bit releaved.