If I file for a divorce, will I get deported?
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If I file for a divorce, will I get deported?
I married my wife 4 years ago, and in turn received my green card. At our 2 year anniversary, I filled out the paperwork to become a permanent resident and take the condition off my green card but my wife never filled it or sent it in. She found out 6 months ago that I cheated on her. We have a 15 month baby together. I tried to make it work for our daughter but it isn’t.
Asked on January 7, 2013 under Immigration Law, Virginia
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
So long as you do not have your permanent residency in this country despite being married to an American citizen you unfortunately are in a bad situation based upon what have written where if you end up getting divorced, you could end up getting deported from this country.
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