Q: Will a pending divorce cause issues when reentering the country as a permanent resident who has its 10 year card?
After various attempts on fixing our marriage we decided it was broken and divorce is the best thing for us. Will this cause me any issues?
A:
Attorneys often have concerns about ‘when’ a client will return once they have to take care of a sick relative. What starts as three weeks and last three, five, ten months or over a year. This can eventually bring into question whether a person’s permanent residence is located in the United States. Also whether they intend to make their permanent residence in the United States.
It is best to find caregivers, when possible, but visit, not be drawn into long term care. This is a common reason for people to lose and never regain their lawful permanent resident status.
As a result, I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney. One, who can spend enough time to discuss appropriate options and provide reasonable legal advice. This way, you can make the best decision for you.
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