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Can I file Form I-751 without my spouse?

Yes. If your marriage ended in divorce, your spouse passed away, or you experienced abuse or extreme cruelty during the marriage, you can file Form I-751 individually and request a waiver of the joint filing requirement. Extreme hardship cases also qualify. The waiver requires additional documentation, but it is a recognized path to permanent residence….

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Home » FAQs » Can I file Form I-751 without my spouse?

Yes. If your marriage ended in divorce, your spouse passed away, or you experienced abuse or extreme cruelty during the marriage, you can file Form I-751 individually and request a waiver of the joint filing requirement. Extreme hardship cases also qualify. The waiver requires additional documentation, but it is a recognized path to permanent residence.

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Answer by David Joseph Rozas

David Rozas is an experienced criminal and immigration lawyer and one of the founding partners of Rozas & Rozas Law Firm. He has been with the firm since 2004, joining his brother, Greg in practice. David concentrates his law practice on criminal defense and immigration.