WillI lose my green card when I divorce?
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WillI lose my green card when I divorce?
I married an American man 2 years ago. The took marriage took place in my country and then I got the green card and I traveled with him to live in CA.
Asked on June 12, 2011 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
This is not an easy question to answer as there really is no "yes" or "no" response. The issuance of a green card is based upon the assumption that the marriage between the parties is valid i.e., that the marriage is not a sham for the purposes of obtaining residency to begin with. The law on this matter does not state that once you are divorced or your marriage is annulled your efforts to get a green card are automatically over or that your green card is void. Eve the government (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS)) understands that marriage may not be forever. But it is true that a divorce or annulment may cause USCIS to take a second look at your case with an eye toward fraud. But if your green card has been fully issued then you are probably fine. Good luck.
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