Getting divorced after 19 years of marriage. Will my husband be at risk of losing his permanent resident card. It is due to be renewed August 2018

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Getting divorced after 19 years of marriage. Will my husband be at risk of losing his permanent resident card. It is due to be renewed August 2018

Marriage is just failing. I am filing for divorce but am afraid he will lose
permanent resident status that is non-conditional. We still have children that
need him to be here.

Asked on August 28, 2017 under Immigration Law, Indiana

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

If he has a green card which is no longer conditional, there is no risk of losing it if you get divorced.  He is a permanent resident for life if he chooses not to apply for US citizenship.  The card may need to be renewed but the status remains.


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