What to do if I got married to a citizen and have my work permit but not green card and my partner wants a divorce?
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What to do if I got married to a citizen and have my work permit but not green card and my partner wants a divorce?
Can I get married to someone else and continue the process or it will have to start
over?
Asked on February 10, 2017 under Immigration Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
It depends on whether you entered the US as a fiance or not. If you entered as a fiance and got married, you can only complete the process through marriage to this petitioner. If you get a divorce, you'd need to depart the US and have the new fiance or spouse petition you for an appropriate visa.
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