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Do I have to stay?
| Sun, 10-03-2004 - 1:49pm |
I am a permanent resident of the U.S. and I have decided to leave my DH because of the abuse physical and mental that he shows to me. My problem is that my renewal for my green card is coming up shortly,if I leave him will this affect my green card being renewed?
I work full-time and will be able to take care of myself and my children without any state or help from him,,,if this helps out at all.
I work full-time and will be able to take care of myself and my children without any state or help from him,,,if this helps out at all.
What are my options??? Do I have to stay until my card is renewed, or can I get out now?
Thank you,

Hi gettingout...welcome to you.
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
- Maya Angelou
She called a larger shelter system near her and they helped her get the proper info, which was what he had been telling her was all a lie.
So in addition to sweetdreams link, also try your local shelter and explain to them what you said here and that it is an abuse situation. They should be able to help or if not, get a referral to a larger shelter system near you. If you cannot find one, call the National Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, tell that you are seeking a local shelter and they should be able to help you find one.
Good luck in this and try to keep a calm mind through this. If we get too stressed we sometimes miss the help that is so close to us.
Hugs and keep posting and asking here as someone may have even more ideas.