Is there a way to put a restriction on a spouse’s green card?
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Is there a way to put a restriction on a spouse’s green card?
My friend married too quickly and now it is more evident that her spouse probably married her only to get his status changed legally in the US. They are still together and have a child, but there is no “real” relationship between them. He doesn’t shar expeneses or his salary or any involve her in any of his family (siblings) matters. I am more concerned for her than anything else as she is naive to all this.
Asked on November 17, 2010 under Family Law, Washington
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
This is a very complicated and emotional matter, especially with a child involved. I can tell that you care deeply and are concerned for you friend but she needs to go and seek help herself from an attorney. She herself can not "restrict" the green card. But she can withdraw sponsorship (but they have a child, does she want that?) and depending on where the matter is in the process he could be deported. She should definitely, however, think about withdrawing the Petition for Alien Relatives and the Affidavit of Support as soon as possible if divorce proceedings are imminent. She does not want to be legally responsible for supporting him and his relatives, although she may be regardless under divorce laws. Good luck.
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