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Scared and Confused – Divorce & Moving Out While I-751 Is Pending (Joint Filing)
Hi everyone, I’m posting here because I’m feeling deeply scared and confused, and I honestly don’t know what steps to take next. I would be so grateful if anyone could help guide me through this. I came to the U.S. on a K-1 visa and received a 2-year green card after marriage. Before it expired, we filed Form I-751 jointly, with a decent amount of supporting evidence. In March 2024, I received a 48-month extension, and the case is still pending—no final decision yet. Emotionally, the marriage has been really difficult. We’ve lived together in the same apartment, but we haven’t had real communication in over a year. It’s been painful and lonely. The only shared proof we currently have is the lease to the apartment we signed together last summer. Other than that, we have no shared assets or documentation—no photos, no shared bank accounts, no joint tax filings (we filed separately), no recent trips, no celebrations, no nothing. It’s like we’ve been roommates, not partners. He wanted to separate everything slow by slow over the years. I recently got a full-time job starting in August, and I’ve signed a lease for a new apartment. I plan to move out this week. My spouse is also pushing for divorce—an uncontested one—and I agree. We don’t have any financial disputes or shared property. I want to end the marriage peacefully. But I’m terrified that moving out or filing for divorce now could damage or endanger my pending immigration case. I’ve spoken to lawyers, but instead of clarity, they’ve made me feel more anxious. Some say moving out is too risky, others say it’s okay, but no one gives me a clear, step-by-step answer. So I’m reaching out here, asking from the heart: 👉 Can anyone please tell me what steps I should be taking right now, in what order? My mind is so overwhelmed that I don’t know where to begin, and I’m afraid of making a wrong move. My key concerns: • Can I move out safely before the divorce is filed? • Will separating addresses raise red flags for USCIS? • Can I continue the I-751 without my spouse if I need to? • What documentation should I start gathering now in case I need to convert to a waiver? • Should I notify USCIS about my new address and new job right away, or wait? • Is there any critical timing I should keep in mind (e.g. wait for biometrics, interview, or RFE before moving)? I truly want to do things the right way. I want to stay in the U.S. legally and build a safe, stable life. But I also can’t keep living in fear and emotional pain. I’m not trying to game the system—I’m just trying to survive something very difficult while following the law. If anyone has gone through a similar experience, or if you have any advice or resources, please help me. Even just a checklist or timeline of what to do would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for reading this. #I751 #USCIS #ImmigrationHelp #DivorceWhilePending #GreenCard

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