What can I do if my husband is refusing to go ahead with the immigration paperwork? 8 Answers as of October 19, 2011

If you don't comply the case will be denied. Have you been to counseling with him? If you believe that you are subject to extreme abuse, including emotional and mental abuse, then you may qualify to self-petition under VAWA.

You should retain an attorney to represent you right away. USCIS cannot deny the petition solely, because your husband is uncooperative. Your husband's behavior obviously factors into whether the marriage was bona fide at its intent, but you can submit evidence to show the marriage was and is bona fide. This evidence can include a detailed affidavit from yourself as well as other who know you as a couple, proof you live together, photographs, joint bank accounts, etc. It is best for you to speak with an attorney in person right away so you can discuss the matter in more detail and they can review the request for additional evidence.

The age difference creates questions that make this a very difficult situation. See an immigration lawyer as soon as possible. This cannot be answered without more information.

You can get the documents and send them. If they gave you an option to submit them in person, then do that. Alternatively, you can write to them and request additional time in which to submit the documents in question. Do something because doing nothing will cause your application to be denied. Good luck.

As long as you can show your marriage is not for immigration purposes, CIS may approve your i-485. The problem is that without his participation, CIS will question the bona fides of your marriage.

If your marriage is genuine, and not one entered into for immigration benefits, you should definitely talk with an experienced immigration lawyer, particularly one with experience regarding the Violence Against Women Act in the immigration context. If a US citizen spouse refuses to participate in the adjustment process for a "bona fide" marriage as part of a pattern of psychological or other abuse, there may be options for the victim's spouse.

You can be nice to him and hope that he will change his mind, otherwise you probably will need to leave the United States. You can also consult with immigration attorney to see if your situation fits the factual pattern that can be appropriate for filing for relief under Women Against Violence Act. If there were facts of emotional, physical or otherwise abuse from your United States citizen husband you may well be eligible for relief under this Act.

You need to speak to an immigration attorney. Depending upon what country you are from you may qualify for asylum.