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If you have not had prior convictions, you cannot be deported if you have the green card unless you are first criminally convicted or plead guilty, and then go to the immigration court and are ordered removed by an immigration judge. If you lose your case before the immigration court, you have the right to appeal before the Board of Immigration Appeals. During all this period of time, you may be picked up by ICE and detained, but would not be able to be deported unless under the above circumstances except if you waive your rights and agree to removal. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.  

Under the Violence Against Women's Act (VAWA) you may be able to file for Naturalization now even if you divorce your husband since you are a victim of domestic violence. Generally, to file for Naturalization after 3 years you have to married and living with your U.S. Citizen husband. However, VAWA provides exceptions to this requirement for victims of domestic violence.