Divorce and immigration; what's the relationship?

[arrigo]

i am a US resident who filed for her husband some 8 years ago and brought him to america. two years ago we decided to get a divorce. even though we've both moved on with our lives, the divorce hasn't been filed. I have met someone from my homeland who is on a student visa and we wish to get married. I am eligible to file for my citizenship.

My question is, should i file for divorce before filing for citizenship since i will be filing for my 2nd husband once i become a USC, is it better to do this or is it not a factor at all. secondly, is there any law that says you cannot file for more than one person in a lifetime? should i anticipate some difficulty when filing for my 2nd husband? we have a child together and live together.

[nann]

I agree with Politically correct however I suggest you prioritize getting your citizenship and don't do anything else, your file will be reviewed thouroughly. Likely by someone incompetent. You do not want any issues in your file, or anything someone with a prejudice will raise as an issue. Once you have obtained citizenship then make the changes you desire to your marital status.

[denys]

get the divorce sorted first ..
if you have has your green card for 5 years then apply for citizenship

get all this over with before getting involved in another marriage

[vohkinne]

Assuming you have been a Green Card holder for 5 years or longer, your martial status is of no concern anymore. You can file for naturalization at any time, divorced or still married.

Understand this, however: Uncle Sam doesn't like it a bit if people act as personal immigration portals. You brought one foreigner to the United States, you'll get divorced, and before the ink on the divorce decree is dry you are trying to get another foreigner a Green Card. Be prepared that they will inspect every tiny little aspect of this relationship, hoping to find a reason to deny AoS.

It's entirely possible to fall in love with somebody from another country. But doing this twice is not only not normal, it raises a red flag the size of China. Immigration is no right, it's a privilege, and they may conclude that you are abusing this privilege just a heartbeat after becoming a U.S. citizen yourself.