What do I need to do if my marriage ends before I get a green card?

If your marriage ends before you get your green card, you must take action to protect your immigration status. In South Dakota, you must file Form I-751 with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) within 90 days of the marriage ending. This form will let the USCIS know that you are no longer married and that you are no longer seeking permanent residency through your marriage. You must provide evidence that your marriage was valid and was not entered into for the purpose of obtaining an immigration benefit. If you were married for less than two years before filing Form I-751, then you will be granted a conditional permanent residency status (CPR). This status is good for two years and you cannot be removed from the country during this period. To remain in the country as a CPR, you must file a separate petition with the USCIS before the CPR expires. The petition for CCR will require evidence of a valid marriage. If you were married for more than two years before filing Form I-751, then you will be granted an unconditional permanent residency status (UPR). This status does not expire and, if all the requirements are met, you can apply for a green card. It is important to note that U.S. immigration laws are complex and subject to change. Therefore, it is important to speak to a qualified immigration attorney to ensure that you are taking the correct steps for your particular situation.

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Si tu matrimonio termina antes de obtener una tarjeta verde, hay varios pasos que debes seguir. Primero, debes notificar a tu Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). Debes hacer esto de inmediato una vez que hayas presentado tu Formulario I-130, el cual es la solicitud para obtener la tarjeta verde. El USCIS querrá saber la razón de la terminación de tu matrimonio. Además, necesitarás un abogado de inmigración experimentado para ayudarte a tratar con los procedimientos legales. Un abogado puede aconsejarte sobre el mejor camino a tomar. Por ejemplo, si el divorcio se produce antes de los 21 meses posteriores a la fecha de emisión de la tarjeta de residencia conditional, no serás elegible para la extensión de tu tarjeta de residencia conditional. En el estado de Dakota del Sur, los procedimientos son similares al resto de los estados de los Estados Unidos. El divorcio podrá ser un factor en la aprobación de la tarjeta verde, pero si tu solicitud ha sido hecha antes de la terminación del matrimonio, probablemente recibirás tu tarjeta de residencia, siempre y cuando los criterios legales sean cumplidos. Es importante que conozcas bien tus derechos como inmigrante y solicites los documentos adecuados. Si necesitas ayuda para mantenerte al día con los procedimientos de inmigración, es recomendable que busques un abogado de inmigración experimentado. Ellos te pueden guiar a través del proceso de obtener tu tarjeta verde y te ayudarán a evitar problemas legales en el futuro.

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