How does divorce effect an citizenship application in process?
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One of my friends applied for citizenship 7 years ago when he got married (for love). In the last year, he and his wife, who was born here, have been having a lot of problems. Recently he had to go back to Mexico for an appointment on his application and was granted a 1 yr Visa for now while the citizen application is still in process. Since he got back, their problems have gotten worse. He wants to get a divorce, but she keeps threatening to mess up his application if he leaves her. What can he do? Is she actually able to stop the application process? He is a very hard worker and really deserves to stay here. Any serious suggestions are much appreciated.
He wasn’t a permanent resident before. He just received his 1yr VISA at the end of July 2007. INS sent him his alien card )good till 2017) and a letter stating that he’d be receiving a social security number, but the VISA is only good through next July.
One of my friends applied for citizenship 7 years ago when he got married (for love). In the last year, he and his wife, who was born here, have been having a lot of problems. Recently he had to go back to Mexico for an appointment on his application and was granted a 1 yr Visa for now while the citizen application is still in process. Since he got back, their problems have gotten worse. He wants to get a divorce, but she keeps threatening to mess up his application if he leaves her. What can he do? Is she actually able to stop the application process? He is a very hard worker and really deserves to stay here. Any serious suggestions are much appreciated.
He wasn’t a permanent resident before. He just received his 1yr VISA at the end of July 2007. INS sent him his alien card )good till 2017) and a letter stating that he’d be receiving a social security number, but the VISA is only good through next July.
No effect whatsoever unless there is verified spousal abuse.
if he was already a permanent resident there is no problem if he gets a divorce. you need to tell us just a little more information. it shouldnt have taken 7 years for citizenship.
Sorry but he is in trouble. If the marriage breaks up prior to the completion of citizenship process then he is out. That is the law.
she better goes with him also.