If my spouse and I were married in our native country and were awarded our green cards but we separate/divorce, will that jeopardize our son’s immigration status?
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If my spouse and I were married in our native country and were awarded our green cards but we separate/divorce, will that jeopardize our son’s immigration status?
Our green cards expire in 2022.
Asked on January 18, 2015 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
What is your son's immigration status in the US? If he is a green card holder as well, then that's his status and as long as he resides in the US he will not lose that status. On what basis did you obtain your green cards? Through employment? Through sponsorship by a qualifying family relative?
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