I entered the US on a fiance visa but we never got married, how can I stay in the US?

 If you come to the United States on a fiancé Visa and don’t marry your fiancé, you have very limited options to stay in the United States, even if you marry another U.S. citizen.  The K-1 visa is specifically permitting you to come into the United States to marry the K-1 petitioner. If you marry your fiancé […]

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What is a 601-A provisional waiver?

Provisional waivers are a way to alleviate families having to be separated for a long period of time, leaving the United States without knowing whether or not they can come back.  The provisional waiver allows you to go through the process inside the United States and get a decision on the waiver before you leave.  If the […]

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Can I apply for waiver if my US citizen sibling files for me?

 The only qualifying relative who is eligible to demonstrate extreme hardship when applying for a waiver is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, parent or spouse.  If your petition is based on a sibling petition and you have no other family in the United States, you are not going to be able to demonstrate extreme hardship. […]

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Can I remove my Green Card conditions if I am divorced from my US citizen ex-spouse?

 If you are divorced, yes, you certainly can go ahead with your 751.  Indicate on your I-751 that you were married in good faith, but the marriage has been terminated due to divorce or annulment.  You also have to demonstrate to immigration that although you are divorced, the married was entered into good faith.  If possible, add […]

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Do I lose my 2 year green Card if my US citizen husband leaves me before I file my I-751 petition?

You can still get your permanent green card.  You should file for divorce and notify that on your 751. Immigration will see an action for divorce and request an RFE, which requests evidence of a final divorce.  You must show that the marriage was legitimate.  You may be interviewed about the circumstances.

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