Is it necessary to notify immigration if sponsor dies?

[Daviation]

Hello,

 

I need to ask advise for a friend of my wife.

 

The friend is from China and has been here and married for about 7 years... with 10 yr GC for the last 3 years.

 

A few weeks ago her husband passed away. Does she need to notify Immigration? She seems to think that after 3 years on permanent GC that it isn't necessary. I've not heard that before... but honestly have no idea.

 

Sad situation, and we're just trying to help her through...

 

Thanks

[Randy W]

I wouldn't think she would, but several wives of members have found themselves in that situation. If you don't hear from someone here, you might contact Toplaw in Houston - I know that he helped Emma when Bobby (sleeplessinHouston&Chongqing) passed away.

 

Dan (dnoblett) may have some information from VJ for you.

Edited March 24, 2012 by Randy W (see edit history)

[dnoblett]

No one needs to be notified.

 

The VJ consensus...

 

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/289024-death-of-us-spouse

And

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/186055-husband-died (If needing to remove conditions on a 2 year card...)