My husband left me at Christmas My daughter, my husband and I are in the usa on a green cards till 2011. If we get divorced do I loose any chance of being a citizen seeing I came over on my husbands qualifications?

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Originally Posted by sherlockholmes

My husband left me at Christmas My daughter, my husban and I are in the usa on a green cards till 2011. If we get divorced do I loose any chance of being a citizen seeing I came over on my husbands qualifications?

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Please explain:
How did you and your husband obtain green card? Through family members or employer, etc?
How long were you in US?

We were sponsored by him employer but he doesn't work for that company anymore

We have been over in the states for10years

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Originally Posted by sherlockholmes

we were sponsered by him employer but he doesnt work for that company anymore

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How long have you been married? And how long did you have green card?
Need numbers...

Been married 12 years had green cards since 6/11/01

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Originally Posted by sherlockholmes

been married 12 years had green cards since 6/11/01

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It's important to give dates of each step regarding your immigration status... Here's good news..

• Divorce will not jeopardize your legal status.
• You are eligible to apply for naturalization on your own since you have been permanent resident over 5 years.

Good luck..

Thank you for your help do you know how long its taking at the moment

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Originally Posted by sherlockholmes

thank you for your help do you know how long its taking at the moment

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What do you mean? Divorce or Naturalization?

About the divorce, it depends on where you are. In some states, you have to live separately for a certain period before you can file for a divorce, except when issues such as domestic violence, mental illness involved. In some states, you can file a divorce without waiting. In California, processing time is about 6 months.

It takes about 8-10 months for naturalization.