A marriage-based I-130 petition was approved for a client who lost her green card status after spending over six years outside the United States. The petition was filed on January 13, 2025, and received approval after 13 months of processing.
Key Details:
- Client originally received green card through marriage to a U.S. citizen.
- Spent over six years in Turkey due to family health issues and COVID-19.
- Filed a new I-130 petition on January 13, 2025, after losing green card status.
- Petition approved after 13 months of processing.
This case highlights that unexpected setbacks do not necessarily mean the end of the immigration journey. Individuals who have lost their green card status due to prolonged absence from the U.S. may still have options to restart their immigration process through a new I-130 filing.
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Source: Arif Gozel, Esq.