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    Jul 25, 2008, 11:35 AM
    Resident status after divorce?
    I was married for 5 years with US citizen, and have a permanent resident VISA status that was acquired from marriage. I'm now divorcing and want to know what are the implications to my VISA status. Do I have to file any forms to immigration department during the divorce?
    I live and work in US, and have no children.
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    Jul 25, 2008, 12:59 PM
    If you have become permanent resident (have 10 years greencard), divorce does not jeopardize your status. However, you must maintain residency for 5 years to be able to apply for naturalization.
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