Spouses of American citizens are considered “immediate relatives” under U.S. immigration law. This gives them an expedited path to a green card, and puts them in front of immigrants who lack “immediate relative” status. If you are married to a U.S. citizen but are getting a divorce, it is possible that the divorce will have some impact on your application to become a permanent resident. However, it is not a given that you will be rejected simply because you are getting divorced. Obviously, without a sponsor who is a U.S. citizen, it is possible that an application for permanent residency will be denied. However, when losing your sponsor because of divorce, the situation becomes more complicated.