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How does divorce effect an citizenship application in process?

Coqueta asked:

One of my friends applied for citizenship 7 years ago when he got married (for love). In the last year, he and his wife, who was born here, have been having a lot of problems. Recently he had to go back to Mexico for an appointment on his application and was granted a 1 yr Visa for now while the citizen application is still in process. Since he got back, their problems have gotten worse. He wants to get a divorce, but she keeps threatening to mess up his application if he leaves her. What can he do? Is she actually able to stop the application process? He is a very hard worker and really deserves to stay here. Any serious suggestions are much appreciated.
He wasn’t a permanent resident before. He just received his 1yr VISA at the end of July 2007. INS sent him his alien card )good till 2017) and a letter stating that he’d be receiving a social security number, but the VISA is only good through next July.

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4 Responses to 'How does divorce effect an citizenship application in process?'

Yak Rider - March 4th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
No effect whatsoever unless there is verified spousal abuse.
falisrm - March 5th, 2008 at 6:51 am
if he was already a permanent resident there is no problem if he gets a divorce. you need to tell us just a little more information. it shouldnt have taken 7 years for citizenship.
Screamingradical - March 7th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Sorry but he is in trouble. If the marriage breaks up prior to the completion of citizenship process then he is out. That is the law.
jimmybond - March 9th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
she better goes with him also.