Hi everyone. I'm a Filipina married to a norwegian guy. I'm living in Norway on residence permit on the grounds of marriage. We are only married for a year but we have a lot of marital issues. We both agree that we should go our separate ways. The problem for me now is that I am at risk of going back to My country if we separate since the rule is that we should stay together for atleast 3yrs before I can apply for a permanent residence permit. I am employed here (100%).
Is there anyone in here with a similar situation or who can advice me on what the best thing to do to continue living in Norway? I am thinking of applying for a work permit since I am employed here, but I really need some good advice first. Our marital problem is not a joke and it really makes me so depressed, sad, and lonely. I have no family here at all. I have a few friends but of course everybody has his/her own life too. I am trying to be so strong now, giving all I have to keep me going, or else it's easier to give up.
Please I just need some good advice. I wanna continue working here without having to live with my husband (he is also agreeable to this). Thank you.
Goodluck to everyone.