Can I divorce my wife after getting green card?

Can I divorce my wife after getting green card?

That is, you can apply for a divorce as long as you can show the Court that you have a valid marriage, that your marriage has irretrievably broken down, you have been separated for 12 months and that you or your spouse is an Australian citizen, a permanent resident or have been living in Australia for at least 12

What happens when you divorce a non US citizen?

The lives of most divorcees change once a divorce is finalized. However, if one of the divorcees is not a United States citizen then that person may face an additional challenge and need to fight for the right to remain in the United States. However, if the couple is divorced then the immigrant spouse is deportable.

Does annulment affect immigration status?

Divorce or annulment of marriage can cause some complications with the status of a green card holder. If an immigrant has obtained a permanent residency via marriage to a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, it could lead to revocation of the permanent residency and/or even removal from the country altogether.