Legal Question in Immigration Law in New Jersey

I got married to a US Citizen last year. But we found to be not compatible to each other and planning to end the marriage. Do we have a chance to go for an annulment instead of a divorce on a mutual agreement? To be frank, we haven't really consummated the marriage(major reason). But have been hiding things from both families about it. And also I have a conditonal greencard that would last until 2011. I have enrolled in an university. If we get annulment or divorce, what are the chances of me to survive in US as a legal resident? Can I get an F1 status? I know that annulment and divorce can make the GC void. Please advice. Thanks.


Asked on 9/22/10, 12:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

If your marriage ends in annulment your conditional resident status will be lost. If your marriage ends in divorce - you might have a chance to apply to remove conditions from residency after divorce and based on a good faith marriage.

I understand that this was an "arranged marriage" - arranged by both families. I suggest, you consult a good immigration attorney and start planning your strategy for the future.

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Answered on 9/27/10, 12:29 pm


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