What to do if I got married to a citizen and have my work permit but not green card and my partner wants a divorce?

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What to do if I got married to a citizen and have my work permit but not green card and my partner wants a divorce?

Can I get married to someone else and continue the process or it will have to start

over?

Asked on February 10, 2017 under Immigration Law, Minnesota

Answers:

SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

It depends on whether you entered the US as a fiance or not.  If you entered as a fiance and got married, you can only complete the process through marriage to this petitioner.  If you get a divorce, you'd need to depart the US and have the new fiance or spouse petition you for an appropriate visa.


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