Divorce can greatly impact one’s immigration status & ability to keep his or her green card. Therefore, timing is of the utmost importance during a separation. Ultimately, the end of a marriage between a U.S. citizen and a non-U.S. citizen may determine the residency of the individual with a conditional green card.
If the marriage fails to last two years, the green card would then be terminated. That said if the parties can prove that the marriage began in good faith and ended with no fault of that individual, the outcome may not be the same. It is important to discuss your specific case with a legal expert in immigration law.
An important legal document often discussed in marriage cases involving immigration is The Affidavit of Support. This essentially is a contract between the U.S. citizen and government that lasts a length of 10 years, holding the citizen to ensure the spouse does not become a public charge. Even with a divorce, the Affidavit of Support still stands.
For more information regarding divorce and immigration, contact an attorney at Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C. in both St. Louis and O’Fallon, Missouri. Our team of expert lawyers will walk you through the process to help you develop the best plan of action moving forward.
source
