Green card and divorce

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   Stephen BermanPro

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   Answered January 31, 2013 09:58. Yes, she is your financial sponsor until you get your citizenship or 40 quarters of employment.

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   Tripti Sharma

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   Answered January 31, 2013 09:53. She is likely to continue to be your sponsor. Before you apply for naturalization, you may have to file removal of condition application if you were granted a conditional green card. This is either filed jointly if you continue to be married or seek a waiver if you divorce. For more detailed information, you should consult with an immigration attorney.

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   Veronica Tunitsky

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   Answered January 31, 2013 09:55. Her obligation lasts until you naturalize or work for 40 years, but remember that her obligation is to protect the government from you seeking means-tested benefits.

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   Dean P MurrayPro

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   Answered January 31, 2013 10:32. I agree with my colleagues. If you have additoinal questions, you can consult an immigration lawyer, whether myself or one of my colleagues. If you appreciate the time spent preparing this answer, kindly consider marking it BEST ANSWER or HELPFUL. Good luck to you.
   
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