Q: I have concerns about the i864 avadavat of support. Can a prenup state the foreign spouse would have to depart US?
The conditions, I found, for ending I864 support was the foreign spouse becomes a citizen, works 10 years, or departs US.
How fast can she become a citizen after receiving her greencard?
Fiancee visa seems quicker to be together, but spouse visa receipt of green card roughly the same time.
Main reason I ask is I'm just ending a 10 year alimony pay schedule, and fear loosing another 10 if I choose a deceptive woman.
A:
Your wife can become a USC in three years from the date she receives her LPR status provided you stay married. If the marriage does not last she will need to wait 5 years.
When you bring your spouse to the USA you agree to support her as stated in the I-864. It is not up to you to remove her from the USA. It is up to the government. If the governemnt does not remove her for cause you are responsible for supporting her.
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