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Marriage to U.S. Citizen, but Living Apart on Weekdays, Gc Application:

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  • 03-18-2010, 02:52 PM
    matinbhagat
    Marriage to U.S. Citizen, but Living Apart on Weekdays, Gc Application:
    Hi,

    I am planning to apply for greencard based on my marriage to a US citizen. We both live in two different states but are only 90 miles apart. I visit my wife nearly every weekend, and when I cannot make it, she comes over. So we live together on weekends but live apart on weekdays as she is studying in her city and me in mine. As we are planning for her to sponsor me for a greencard we are quite confused how do we go about because of the fact we are living apart. Can we have dual residences? But the forms only allows you to write one address. Besides all her correspondences comes to her address there in her city and mine comes to me in my city. We do have phone records of daily conversations as we talk everyday. I also have bank statements showing my presence in her city on a regular basis. However, our residence part is confusing. Could you please advice how could I fill up the form? Also should I hire a lawyer? We have engagement videos and many pics with family and alone. Thank you for your time. Please feel free to advice anything you feel would be useful. Thank you once again.
  • 03-21-2010, 08:50 AM
    LawResearcherMissy
    Re: Marriage to U.S. Citizen, but Living Apart on Weekdays, Gc Application:
    You really need to be living together in the same household for the process to go smoothly. I'm unaware of exceptions for students, so you need to be speaking with an immigration attorney in your area before proceeding any further.

    You might check with the law schools at your respective universities, as law schools often run free clinics.
  • 03-22-2010, 10:28 AM
    mmadsen55
    Re: Marriage to U.S. Citizen, but Living Apart on Weekdays, Gc Application:
    I would say the living apart thing will make your application more difficult, but It would not automatically disqualify you. As you stated here, it seems a legitmate reason and you have been keeping evidence,which is good, but it will still be scrutinized closely.

    As far as what address to use, you just need to pick one. You both need to talk and make a decision at to which you are going to call your Permanant resident, at least for the duration of this process. Preferably one which at least one of you intend to live at for the next few years. The address may dictate which ICE office you have to go to for biometrics, interivews and other requirments. You should consider the convenience of which site would be easier to get to for appointments.
  • 03-23-2010, 12:18 AM
    matinbhagat
    Re: Marriage to U.S. Citizen, but Living Apart on Weekdays, Gc Application:
    I am a bit confused. If I pick one address, then how would I let USCIS know I live in two places during a typical week? I want to be very clear in my application so that my situation is clear to USCIS. Can I write a letter to USCIS as part of my application, to explain my situation? Thank you so much for your time.
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