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haji1982
Jul 5, 2009, 09:17 PM
Hi,
I'm living in america since 2003 decemeber, 1st I had a f1 then I transfer to h1b and now I'm on marriage based green card status,
I'm getting a divorce to my wife and my interview 1st interview is due in a week ,what's going to happen to my status after that I have no criminal record no bad background never arrested nothing, I pay my taxes every year.
Is there anyway I can get my residency?
Please let me know

DCcityboy
Jul 6, 2009, 06:35 AM
no. if you are not married you do not qualify, paying taxes and no criminal background are expected of PR applicants.

There is a small exception for significant abuse in the marriage. See if you can switch back to H-1B. Consult with an experienced immigration attorney. Good luck.