San Francisco, CA asked in Immigration Law for California

Q: Will I lose my green card and can I naturalize in 5 years?

I obtained my 10-year green card after 4 years of marriage to my usc husband, in fall of 2018. We didn’t have to go through i751 because we had been married for more than 2 years when we filed. This month he filed for a divorce. We are still friendly and peaceful. Will I lose my permanent residency? Can I still naturalize in the future?

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Hector E. Quiroga
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Hector E. Quiroga
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Las Vegas, NV

A: It is highly unlikely that this will cause you to lose your green card. You can naturalize 5 years after you got your residency

Kevin L Dixler
Kevin L Dixler
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  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Milwaukee, WI

A: You are allowed to file for citizenship through naturalization after five years of lawful permanent resident status. You may be asked to document the relationship. It is always best to maintain an amicable relationship, if possible, with your ex-spouse. However, it is understood that irreconcilable differences can create a breakdown in friendship between ex-spouses. There may be other issues. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney to discuss all possible concerns. Good luck.

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