If I am an alien resident married to a US citizen, is it legal for us to live in separate households in the same state?

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If I am an alien resident married to a US citizen, is it legal for us to live in separate households in the same state?

Before I arrived to the US, my wife’s father became ill and because she became his at home caregiver she was unable to move from his home. Her family and I do not get along well so I found a room to rent nearby but I am in constant contact with my wife. A friend mentioned that is is possible to lose my visa and green card because my wife and I live separately at the moment.

Asked on February 22, 2012 under Immigration Law, Washington

Answers:

Harun Kazmi / Kazmi and Sakata Attorneys at Law

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

This will depend on the status of her Residency. If she is a Conditional Resident (2 year green card), you must live together to further establish the marriage still exists when this expires. If she has a 10 year card, there is no longer a Resident Issue (unless she is trying to become a citizen after 3 years of Residency).


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