Thursday, December 31, 2009

Is it legal for a Green Card holder to live separately from his/her spouse without telling Immigration?

Especially if that Green Card holder has no intentions of moving back in with his/her spouse?Is it legal for a Green Card holder to live separately from his/her spouse without telling Immigration?
if you provide a scenario, the least you can do is provide enough details to make an informed decision





- how did that resident get the green card?


- how long were they married?


- are there other factors affecting the separation?Is it legal for a Green Card holder to live separately from his/her spouse without telling Immigration?
You have an obligation to inform USCIS of any change of address within 10 days of moving. You don't need to tell them if you are not with your spouse.


If you have a conditional green card (2 years) you will need proof that you were genuinely married so that you can lift the conditions on your residency without your USC spouse. Once you have a 10 year green card you will have to wait an extra 2 years before you can apply for citizenship.
It depends on what kind of greencard you have (fiance visa or 10 year green card.) If its the first, your spouse wont ask for your renewal at the end of the 2 years, making you go back to your country of origin.
Looks like you just get married for green card and that is illegal.

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