Legal Question in Immigration Law in Kentucky

I am a green card holder, I came to the USA by K-1 Fiancee Visa and then get married. I must file form I-751 to remove conditions of residence before 02/05/2011, but my husband filed papers for divorce and he will not jointly sign form I-751. I don't know how long divorce process will take. How I can receive my next green card after divorce or being legally separated? Thank you.


Asked on 3/01/10, 5:31 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

You might be able to apply to remove conditions from residence even after divorce and without your husband's assistance. Not filing your application as a Joint Petition will make it more difficult to have it approved, but it is possible. You will need to have a very strong evidence of a bona fide marriage when you apply.

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Answered on 3/06/10, 8:53 pm
Rachel A. Newton Russell Immigration Law Firm, LLC

The Louisville USCIS office recently confirmed that they cannot grant an I-751 petition where the persons are separated but not divorced. The best thing would be to finalize your divorce as soon as possible (though without letting him know you are in a hurry and without allowing your hurry to prejudice your bargaining position in the divorce) and then file the petition without his help by asking for a waiver of the joint filing requirement on the basis that you have a "good faith" marriage that was terminated by divorce. Luba is correct that you will need to show more evidence of the genuineness of the marriage than if you were filing together, but it certainly can be done and isn't all that uncommon.

I am also available for assistance if you need it, and our office is located in Louisville about 45 minutes from you. If you would like to set up an appointment, please call me at 502-587-7797.

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Answered on 3/06/10, 9:57 pm
Michael Cho Law Offices of Michael Cho

You may file a waiver to the I-751 by yourself after your divorce is finalized but *before* it has expired.

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Answered on 3/06/10, 11:11 pm


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