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aaa23 11-11-2012 03:29 PM

Mother of 2 'anchor babies' & some misdemeanors
 
I need help. I was brought here at 14. I am now 27. I am married to another undocumented immigrant (he is too old to apply), and we have 2 children who are US citizens (a 5 y/o and a 2 month old). Here are my dilemmas:

1) My first misdemeanor was in 2003--hit & run.
2) In 2004, I was being bullied and I beat the crap out of this girl. Charges were dropped.
3) I have also been pulled over twice (and car taken away) for driving without a license. One of them was a misdemeanor.

Would I still be able to file for my papers? Please help!

TexasDreamy 11-11-2012 03:31 PM

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I think only 1 & 2 might affect you. I believe they said that traffic related offenses will not be counted against you.

In your case you definitely need to contact a lawyer.

aaa23 11-11-2012 03:34 PM

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Thanks. Any idea how much a lawyer would cost?

karega 11-11-2012 03:37 PM

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May I ask, what would a lawyer do to help her?

leo18 11-11-2012 03:39 PM

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I am very positive that you will be fine to apply!

TexasDreamy 11-11-2012 03:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368717)
Thanks. Any idea how much a lawyer would cost?

Probably $1000 or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by karega (Post 368719)
May I ask, what would a lawyer do to help her?

Many of the people on here probably didn't need a lawyer of any sort since they qualify solidly under every single aspect of the program (5 year presence, diploma, etc), but in exceptional cases like where you've had a large number of legal issues before like a hit & run and so on, I'd trust a lawyer's judgement about whether or not I would submit the application (or how to submit it) before I'd trust someone on a forum.

evegirll18 11-11-2012 04:12 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368717)
Thanks. Any idea how much a lawyer would cost?

I guess a regular immigration lawyer will go for $1000+ .....maybe a little bit less
You can also look for pro-immigrant organizations, they have lawyers too and most of them provide services at a reduced cost....just google it , ask around, or check with your consulate. Good luck :razz: by the way my husband is also the same as me but he doesn't qualify he's 31 :x too sad

FlyinAgainstTheWind 11-11-2012 04:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368715)
I need help. I was brought here at 14. I am now 27. I am married to another undocumented immigrant (he is too old to apply), and we have 2 children who are US citizens (a 5 y/o and a 2 month old). Here are my dilemmas:

1) My first misdemeanor was in 2003--hit & run.
2) In 2004, I was being bullied and I beat the crap out of this girl. Charges were dropped.
3) I have also been pulled over twice (and car taken away) for driving without a license. One of them was a misdemeanor.

Would I still be able to file for my papers? Please help!

I agree with previous comment about needing a lawyer.

You need a lawyer because of 1, 2. They could be considered as harming someone else. USCIS tends to not like that kind of stuff. Cost of a lawyer depends on your state and area. I would try to speak to 1-2 before deciding on one. Don't go by price alone. You want someone honest, not someone that will fill your ears with honey.
A lawyer would be able to help you get copies of all those records because USCIS will most likely want to see them. She will be able to see what is appropriate to send and what is not. They could also try to clear or seal some of it if is possible.

aaa23 11-11-2012 04:56 PM

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I am in California. I do have a high school diploma from the US. Does having 2 US Citizen children have any relevance in my application, though? And by the way, should I approach a criminal defense attorney (for the 1 & 2), or an immigration lawyer??? Thank you all so much for replying to my questions. I really appreciate the advice!

Allthatnmore 11-11-2012 05:00 PM

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She does not need a lawyer, all she needs to do is to go to the courthouse and get all the recotds on no. 1 and 2. She has only been convicted of the hit and run, charges were drop on the fight (still need court records.to show charges were drop), and uscis does not care about driving w/o license.

freshh. 11-11-2012 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368769)
I am in California. I do have a high school diploma from the US. Does having 2 US Citizen children have any relevance in my application, though? And by the way, should I approach a criminal defense attorney (for the 1 & 2), or an immigration lawyer??? Thank you all so much for replying to my questions. I really appreciate the advice!

It's proof of presence. Several mothers here included the birth certificates of their children as a part of their applications.

titandreamer 11-11-2012 06:14 PM

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you need a immigration lawyer. criminal defense lawyer couldn't help you.

arclite 11-11-2012 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368769)
Does having 2 US Citizen children have any relevance in my application, though?

You could submit copies of your kids birth certificate as proof of your continuous presence in the US. I submitted a copy of my daughters birth certificate.

FlyinAgainstTheWind 11-11-2012 06:24 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Allthatnmore (Post 368770)
She does not need a lawyer, all she needs to do is to go to the courthouse and get all the recotds on no. 1 and 2. She has only been convicted of the hit and run, charges were drop on the fight (still need court records.to show charges were drop), and uscis does not care about driving w/o license.

Yeah, but the hit and run is enough to need a lawyer. Just in case. She can go to the courthouse and request the records on her own. sometimes people get confused with the legal language.

Was the hit and run crashing into something stationary, did you hit somebody, could it be considered leaving the scene of a crime? Just go in for a consultation. Even if its at a non-profit place you might not need a full lawyer. But go to a non-profit legal center to get your records checked. You will save yourself some money.

FlyinAgainstTheWind 11-11-2012 06:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368769)
I am in California. I do have a high school diploma from the US. Does having 2 US Citizen children have any relevance in my application, though? And by the way, should I approach a criminal defense attorney (for the 1 & 2), or an immigration lawyer??? Thank you all so much for replying to my questions. I really appreciate the advice!

If you asking if it speeds up your case or make them more lenient. Nope it doesn't. You can use their BC as evidence you have been here. But their US citizenship doesn't do you any good until they turn 21 and can petition for you. But you might be fully legal by the time if DREAM or CIR pass.

DeeJamilia 11-11-2012 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by arclite (Post 368807)
You could submit copies of your kids birth certificate as proof of your continuous presence in the US. I submitted a copy of my daughters birth certificate.

I did too.

titandreamer 11-11-2012 07:42 PM

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having 2 usc kids can also help you with your i765 application. it will show your necessity to provide for your young children.

DamLeon123 11-11-2012 08:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368715)
I need help. I was brought here at 14. I am now 27. I am married to another undocumented immigrant (he is too old to apply), and we have 2 children who are US citizens (a 5 y/o and a 2 month old). Here are my dilemmas:

1) My first misdemeanor was in 2003--hit & run.
2) In 2004, I was being bullied and I beat the crap out of this girl. Charges were dropped.
3) I have also been pulled over twice (and car taken away) for driving without a license. One of them was a misdemeanor.

Would I still be able to file for my papers? Please help!

For 1) Did you get convicted and served more than a year?
If it was just misdemeanor you will be able to apply.
Make sure that it was not a significant misdemeanor because
that will affect you.
If you plan to apply, get all the paperwork like court papers etc.
USCIS will ask for them.

For 2) if the charges were dropped you should be fine.

For 3) That will not affect you.

IamAman 11-12-2012 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by karega (Post 368719)
May I ask, what would a lawyer do to help her?

give her real advice instead of the blind leading the blind on here. My initial reaction is that she's F@&ed even if a CIR is passed.

VenomStrikes 11-12-2012 05:27 PM

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Anchor babies.... Sounds bad..

kikibay92 11-12-2012 05:34 PM

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Excuse me, but what is a hit and run? Did you kill someone?

Koffha88 11-12-2012 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kikibay92 (Post 369439)
Excuse me, but what is a hit and run? Did you kill someone?

LOL!!! Guy, hit and run doesn't just mean run some over with your car haha, could be as simple as backed up into a car at the malls parking lot and someone took her plate.

Kaisaurus 11-12-2012 06:47 PM

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Still she can't be going around commiting crimes and expect to still benefit the same as law abiding dreamers just because of her "anchor babies". Whats up with that?

IamAman 11-13-2012 02:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kikibay92 (Post 369439)
Excuse me, but what is a hit and run? Did you kill someone?

I've been the victim of Hit and Run many times and sometimes it's serious but often it's just not.

I remember this redneck in a wal-mart parking lot backed into me even though I was riding my horn and he took off. I got his plate number, description and everything. I had an in-state license, and filed a police report. After a month of not hearing anything I went there and they pretty much just said they don't care (exact words were, his license plate didn't match his address and that was that.)

Another time I used to work late nights and this drunk hispanic fellow hit me from behind. it was around 2 am and this was before cell phones, but like an idiot I got out of my car and as soon as I saw him, I knew he was going to take off and he did. fortunately he didn't murder me.

10 years ago this other hispanic fellow ran a red light and t-boned me and ran off...it turns out he was driving his gf's sister's car and didn't have insurance or a license. my guess is he was not here legally. They were going to arrest him but the DA said he was less than a block away and his lawyer could argue that he was just looking for a safe spot to pull over to...except he couldn't go any further because his bumper was under his tires so it wasn't voluntary. My insurance paid for that.

I hate to say it, but most of my hit and runs were by Hispanics and more than likely it's because they didn't have the paperwork. I'm not sure what conclusion to draw from that. Does it mean that because they weren't tested and didn't have the ID to get a license and insurance, they didn't learn how to drive properly? Or that Americans have a point in being mad at illegals who drive. I was fortunate to have a license each time I had an accident that was my fault (twice) so I can't really judge.

Kaisaurus 11-13-2012 05:50 PM

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Or that Americans have a point in being mad at illegals who drive

Is this even debateable when this has happened to you twice already.

Koffha88 11-13-2012 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaisaurus (Post 370473)
Or that Americans have a point in being mad at illegals who drive

Is this even debateable when this has happened to you twice already.

LOL!!! Well, if Americans would give us licenses we would insurance and we wouldn't hit and run

oh wait.

Kaisaurus 11-13-2012 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Koffha88 (Post 370500)
LOL!!! Well, if Americans would give us licenses we would insurance and we wouldn't hit and run

oh wait.

LOL, indeed. An argument an be made for fixing the root of the problem that forces people to drive without licences but at what point do people just take responsibility for their bad behavior and decisions.

bseo 11-13-2012 06:27 PM

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My advice is to reach out to non-profit organizations around you.

Tortoise77 11-13-2012 06:38 PM

Re: Mother of 2 'anchor babies' & some misdemeanors
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by aaa23 (Post 368769)
I am in California. I do have a high school diploma from the US. Does having 2 US Citizen children have any relevance in my application, though? And by the way, should I approach a criminal defense attorney (for the 1 & 2), or an immigration lawyer??? Thank you all so much for replying to my questions. I really appreciate the advice!

No, hun. Having anchor babies doesnt benefit you at all during the DACA process.

Tortoise77 11-13-2012 06:39 PM

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I really hope you get approved. Maybe this time around you can pick up a driving manual and drive properly without having to hit and run.

superanxious 11-13-2012 07:28 PM

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Anchor babies sounds terrible, I though anchor babies where the ones that the moms comes from other countries (most likely Mexico) deliver the baby and went back.

Kaisaurus 11-13-2012 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tortoise77 (Post 370525)
I really hope you get approved. Maybe this time around you can pick up a driving manual and drive properly without having to hit and run.

Just curious why you think she should get approved?

DamLeon123 11-13-2012 07:56 PM

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I am sorry but please do not call your children "anchor babies".

Plus having entered EWI and having US citizen children and
trying to adjust through them will an extremely long process.
As it stands you will have to wait until they turn 21. You will have
to leave the US and have them petition from you but you leaving the US
will trigger a 10 year ban. After that it will be a few years to get all the tedious
paperwork done. Then finally you will be admitted to the US lawfully
So that is: 21+10+(3 to 4 years) = around 34 to 35 years.

Hope some inbred racist anti-immigration hick knows this.

Charolastra 11-13-2012 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DamLeon123 (Post 370600)
I am sorry but please do not call your babies "anchor babies".

Depends on the context. If she's one of those Mexican chicks that's all tatted up and keeps popping out kids like there's no tomorrow, then that's all her children are: anchors for her to stay in the United States. She doesn't sound like too much of a trashy girl, though.

Lulu_derek1 11-13-2012 08:15 PM

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Who in the right mind would call their children "anchor babies"? That's a terrible racial slur!


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