My child divorced during the sponsorship process.
While I was sponsoring my child and waiting, my child got divorced.
I’d like to know what happens to the married-child sponsorship in this case, and whether I need to take any separate action.
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Marriage Green Card in U.S.: $1,900
Marriage Green Card Abroad: $2,100
Green Card for a Parent in US: $1,750
Green Card for a Parent Abroad: $1,950
Perm(LC) : $4,500
I-140 : $2,000
I-485 : $1,500
K-1 Visa : $1,450
Change of Status : $1,500
N-400 : $600
Re-Entry Permit : $500
Green Card Extension : $300
If a married child divorces or their spouse passes away during the green card process, becoming unmarried again, their category can be upgraded to unmarried child (F1), which can move up the timeline.