Could my husband cancel my green card? 20 Answers as of December 21, 2011

Your husband does not have the authority to cancel your green card. Only the United States government can do that. If the US government wants to take action against you (perhaps based upon your husband's notification), you will have to prove that your marriage was legitimate and entered into for reasons other than immigration. You should not remain in a marriage for the wrong reasons. If you leave your husband, be sure to document any proof of your time together as well as any threats that he may have made against you.

Under the circumstances you have described, your husband could only "cancel" your residency if he were to go to Immigration and allege that you had both committed marriage fraud. This would not only be a lie, but would amount to him confessing to a serious federal crime. He can't otherwise withdraw your residency now that you have it. This sounds like a bad situation. You should divorce him as soon as you are able.

USCIS will not take away your green card UNLESS it has solid evidence that your marriage is for immigration purposes. Your husband cannot take away your green card either unless he has solid evidence that your marriage is a sham marriage.

Your husband can cause problems for you, but he cannot necessarily cause your green card to be taken away. We have seen instances where spouses and/or ex-spouses contact USCIS and falsely report the marriage was fraudulent. It is in your best interest to keep copies of all your immigration paperwork and any evidence you have regarding the bona fide nature of your marriage in case USCIS starts an investigation. You should also document that treatment you are enduring with your husband to the extent possible (i.e. photographs if there is physical abuse, psychologist's reports, etc.). Even if your husband did file a false statement with USCIS, you would be entitled to certain procedural safeguards where you have an opportunity to show the green card was properly issued. You should keep any documentation regarding your marriage until you become a U.S. citizen. You should not remain in a marriage solely out of fear.

Your husband would have to prove that you (and he, presumably) lied to the government, which could involve him in problems as well. If you want a divorce, you should consult with an attorney who is sensitive to immigration matters.

Your husband cannot take away your green card even if you get divorced. If you have a 10 year card now, it is no longer conditional and you need not stay married. You can apply for naturalization 5 years after getting the green card even if you are no longer married.

If you have a 10 year green card then you are fine. Your husband cannot do much to take it away from you. You just need to wait now for 5 years to apply for US citizenship (not 3 years).

Not at this point he cannot. Unless he reports to the police that you have committed a felony or that the initial marriage was fraud. But if he does the latter he would be affected as well, therefore I highly doubt he would do it.

Your husband has no power over you at this point in terms of your immigration status. He cannot petition to have your status taken or use his status as a USC or your spouse to have it removed from you. I have seen vengeful ex's try to claim that the marriage was fake when it clearly was not, but you will be able to overcome that with proof of joint documents, photos, etc and your own testimony.