What if your path to a green card was blocked by both a complicated marital history and past visa misrepresentations?
This was the reality for our client, a Jamaican national who entered the United States on a B1/B2 visa in 2019.
She married her U.S. citizen husband in 2020 and applied for adjustment of status.
But her hopes were abruptly dashed when she discovered her husband was still legally married to someone else — a marriage he believed had been annulled over 30 years ago.
Heartbroken, she withdrew her application.
Once the prior marriage was legally resolved, the couple remarried in 2022.
However, another obstacle remained: during a previous visa application, our client disclosed having a fiancé, but the agent marked her as being in a common law marriage.
This, combined with omissions on her I-485 about her husband’s earlier marriage, meant she faced potential findings of misrepresentation.
In September 2022, the couple sought our help.
After a thorough assessment, we determined that a Form I-601 waiver would be required.
We built a compelling case highlighting the extreme hardship her U.S. citizen spouse would face if she were not granted permanent residence.
His medical conditions included prostate cancer, hypertension, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, and declining hearing and vision.
We also showed that he had no ties to her home country, as all of his children live in the United States.
In March 2024, we filed a new adjustment of status package — the I-130, I-485, and I-601 waiver — supported by extensive documentation.
We prepared our client for every step, including a detailed mock interview.
On July 2025, the couple attended their USCIS interview at a field office in a tough Southern state.
Just ONE week later, USCIS approved all three applications, clearing the way for her to obtain her green card!
This case shows that even when multiple legal and factual challenges stand in your way, persistence and strategic legal advocacy can lead to success.
If you’re facing a complicated immigration matter, know that there could be a path forward.
Call McBean Law at (914) 898-9488 or click here to schedule a consultation. We’ll meet you where you are — with strategy, clarity, and care.
P.S. Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Always consult with a licensed immigration attorney about your specific case.
