Does adultery affect immigration status?

Yes. If you have had an extramarital affair within the Good Moral Character period that is required in order to naturalize (usually the past five years), it is possible you might not qualify for U.S. citizenship.

What happens if your marriage based green card is denied?

In that case, after the denial, your spouse might be placed into removal (deportation) proceedings. There, you will need to present the entire application to an immigration judge, as well as testify and (if you like) call witnesses. Hopefully you will persuade the judge to grant the green card after all.

What happens if my i-485 gets denied?

My I-485 Was Denied. What Are My Options? If U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denies an I-485, there are options available to applicants, including a motion to reconsider or reopen, appealing the decision, and re-filing.

Does USCIS investigate marriages?

The USCIS has the discretion to suspect and subsequently investigate a marriage that may bring immigration benefits to analien. If the USCIS has reasons to suspect that the marriage is a “sham marriage”, the USCIS officers have the authority to investigate.

Can I get deported for adultery?

With respect to adultery, cheating on one’s spouse is not only personally reprehensible, but also a rare instance in which moral choices carry immigration ramifications. You certainly won’t be deported for it, but you could be denied citizenship.

Can you refile I-485 after denial?

One option is to file a Motion to Reconsider or a Motion to Reopen with USCIS. Alternatively, you can request a review from USCIS’s Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). Another option is to reapply and start the process over from the beginning.

Can immigration read your text messages?

If you are at U.S. port of entry or under investigation DHS may be able to view your phone calls and text messages. DHS also views your social media information.

How long do you have to wait to get a divorce after you get a green card?

Naturalization and Divorce However, if you’re married to a U.S. citizen, then you only have to wait three years after becoming a green card holder and then you can apply. If you divorce before you apply, then you have to wait the full five years that a non-marriage green card holder would.

Will I lose green card after divorce?

The vast majority of green card holders are mostly unaffected by a divorce. If you are already a lawful permanent resident with a 10-year green card, renewing a green card after divorce is uneventful. You file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to renew or replace the green card.