My spouse fell into a coma while my green card application was pending.
Hello. While my green card application was pending, my spouse, who is the sponsor, fell into a coma. If things continue this way, I’d like to know what happens to my green card application, and whether there’s any relief available.
Generally, if the sponsoring spouse passes away before the green card is issued, the green card application is halted. However, there is an exceptional situation where it isn’t halted, but this is also only possible once I-130 has already been approved. If I-130 has been approved, you can file I-485 with the help of an attorney.
Nevertheless, there is one option that can be attempted even before I-130 approval. You can try relying on the 204(i) relief provision, which applies if the sponsor passes away while the green card application is pending.