This story is sure to inspire you. It’s about our client whose spouse failed to show up at her green card interview. For 10 years, she faced uncertainty about her future in the United States.
She entered the United States from Jamaica in 2015 on a B-1/B-2 visitor visa.
Shortly after arriving, she met her first spouse and got married in 2016. During that marriage, she filed for Adjustment of Status to become a lawful permanent resident.
She attended her first green card interview in February 2018.
The case was then scheduled for a second interview (often referred to as a Stokes interview).
Unfortunately, her spouse did not attend, and because of the missed interview in 2018, her case was denied.
During the marriage, our client had to endure emotional, financial, and verbal abuse, with incidents that even became physically threatening.
She also discovered money missing from their joint account and later learned her spouse had a child with another woman. Over time, the relationship continued to deteriorate.
She eventually made the difficult decision to file for divorce.
But her story didn’t end there.
She rebuilt her life and remarried in 2022. Things are much different with her current spouse. He is a supportive partner.
Together, they established strong joint evidence, including a shared lease, joint bank account, utilities, phone plan, travel records, and joint tax filings.
In January 2025, we filed a new Adjustment of Status case for them.
In December 2025, she attended her interview at the Holtsville, New York Field Office — and received a same-day approval!
After almost ten years of hardship, uncertainty, and perseverance, our client is now a permanent resident.
This is a reminder that even after denial, abuse, and years of waiting, the right legal support can get you to the finish line!
If you’ve experienced a prior denial and don’t know what your options are, contact McBean Law to help you develop a strong legal plan.
Call us at (914) 898-9488 to schedule a private consultation.
P.S. Every case is different. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Always consult with a licensed immigration attorney about your specific situation.
