Immagration/ abuse

[stephanie1975]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Vancouver
I have a friend that has moved to the us and Got married. he has been here only 8 months. His wife abuses, mistreats and threatens to send him back to his country if he don't do certain things. I am just wondering who he talks to and what he can do to continue to stay here and get out of his situation, please any information would be greatly appriciated.. thank you

 

[mistoffolees]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Vancouver
I have a friend that has moved to the us and Got married. he has been here only 8 months. His wife abuses, mistreats and threatens to send him back to his country if he don't do certain things. I am just wondering who he talks to and what he can do to continue to stay here and get out of his situation, please any information would be greatly appriciated.. thank you

Have him post the details here. Getting information third hand is usually not the best way to get advice.

Although I have to wonder if this was simply a marriage for a green card.

 

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The wording makes this sound like a marriage of convenience for the "friend," otherwise, the "friend" should have taken action himself, instead of transmitting a sob story to the OP.

 

[Antigone*]

Last I checked Vancouver was not part of the US

 

[Proserpina]

Last I checked Vancouver was not part of the US

Vancouver, WA dear


(Not that I think OP is situated there - but his friend is in the US apparently)


OP needs to remind his/her friend that if he got married and his wife signed an affidavit of support (form I-864), his wife may well be liable to support him financially to the tune of 125% of the Federal Poverty Level.

It may be a handy bargaining chip.

 

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The "friend" supposedly lives in the U.S.