How do I report any changes in my marital status?

If you are an immigrant living in Louisiana and your marital status has recently changed, you need to report this change to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This is necessary for those applying for lawful permanent residence, or those who already have permanent residence and are applying for naturalization. You will need to fill out and submit Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. This form is used to update any changes in marital status, such as marriage, divorce or annulment. In addition, you will need to submit documents that will prove your relationship to the other person, such as a marriage certificate or divorce decree. In addition to submitting Form I-485, you may also be required to fill out other forms and documents, depending on your marital status. For example, if you are applying to become a U.S. citizen based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen, you will need to submit Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Finally, it is important to be aware of any potential changes in your immigration status that may occur due to the change in your marital status. If your visa status, such as an H-1B, F-1 or O-1, is dependent on your partner’s status, you will need to report the change in marital status to the USCIS.

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Si hay cambios en su estado civil, deberá informar los cambios a las oficinas de inmigración en el estado de Luisiana. Los cambios en el estado civil incluyen el divorcio, la separación, la anulación o la muerte de su cónyuge. Además, tendrá que presentar pruebas para respaldar su nuevo estado civil, como un certificado de divorcio, sentencia de divorcio o certificado de defunción. Es importante informar sobre los cambios en el estado civil lo antes posible. Si no informa a inmigración, se le exigirá que presente una solicitud para una nueva tarjeta de residencia, un permiso de trabajo o una solicitud de otro estatuto de inmigrante. Esto puede ser costoso y es posible que demore varios meses. También es importante tener en cuenta que si está casado(a) con un ciudadano estadounidense, el cambio en el estado civil puede afectar su situación legal. Si se divorcia, existe la posibilidad de que pierda la residencia legal. En este caso, se le exigirá que presente documentos para demostrar que el matrimonio era real, no un matrimonio arreglado para obtener la residencia.

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