Q: have been married for 13 yrs have been separated for the last 5 yrs, because he being on alcohol and drugs, and
verbally abusive.can I still apply for green card.
A:
If, among other requirements, you have been the subject of extreme cruelty by your US citizen or LPR spouse, you may be able to petition for your own green card. You can review the requirements at USCIS's website here: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/battered-spouse-children-parents.
This is your second question related to this issue. You really need to have a consultation with an immigration attorney to review your entire history and situation to discover if you actually qualify for this or any other benefit. Good luck to you.
A: There are questions and answers similar to the mentioned situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.
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