how likely is it?

How likely is it For the law that does not require us to go outside the U.S. if we marry a us citizen to come back?

What do you mean? Having to go back to your home country depends on how you entered the US. People who entered legally can file for residency through the US citizen spouse without leaving the US. Those that entered illegaly must leave the US to file for residency (except those covered under 245i).

I should have been more specific. I mean for those that entered illegally we have to go back but it wasn't always this way right?

I heard it's an 80% chance of approval in Ciudad Juarez but I'm not sure if that's true. I heard this from someone who went through the process actually. They lasted about a years time in Mexico before they were allowed back in.

I've heard the same thing. Approval rates for Ciudad Juarez are very high (and I think the highest in the world). Some are approved almost immediately and only have to be in Mexico for a few months. Others aren't so lucky and have to be there 12-18 months.

Ari88-- I'm not sure how long it's been that way, but for the past few years, anyone that entered illegaly must go back to their country. It's not something new.

I know that it is not new that we have to go back to our country jolie. Its just that well I don't want to take that risk of being in Mexico for more than a year. I guess its just a price we have to pay.

okay so what about a person like me who my dad, a legal permanent resident, filed a petition for me in 1998....

so if i marry a us citizen i can get legalized here in the US right? through 245i?

Ari, your right it wasnt alwayst this way... It used to be a lot easier for me people to get married and get there papers but times have changed and now we have even more obsticles in the way.

The re-application of 245i & its grandfathering benefits is highly unlikely in this Congress,unless there is some form of immigration package.

Every terrorist attack however makes advocation of the benefit even more difficult as any EWI can benefit as it gives Congress & even the President another excuse.

That sounds about right. But check with several immigration lawyers to make sure.