Marital difficulties are unfortunately a part of life. Matrimonial law overlaps with immigration law in many important ways. An inexperienced matrimonial or immigration advocate may not be aware of the potential negative consequences a divorce may have on an immigration case, which, in the worst case scenario, cause a denial of one's immigration application.

The Immigration and Nationality Act governs immigration to the United States. This act allows a non-citizen to obtain their Lawful Permanent Residence ("Green Card") status in the United States through family based immigration. Generally, if Immigration approves the principal beneficiary's petition, that person's children under twenty one years of age are entitled to file to adjust their status as well. Once status is adjusted, a Lawful Permanent Resident can petition to legally work in this country and to eventually apply for Citizenship. A Green Card holder can be deported for a number of reasons, including but not limited to, committing certain crimes after obtaining green card status, abandoning one's residency by resuming a residence abroad or if the Green Card holder is found to have wrongfully been granted immigration status in the first place.

If you have a pending immigration application to adjust your status and you also are planning a divorce or suspect that a divorce between you and you petitioning spouse is a possibility, you need to contact me as soon as possible. I will help you select the best possible strategy to pursue in your divorce and immigration matter.

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