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#21
12-18-2010, 03:46 PM
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I've been married 6 yrs to an illegal (in US since age 5) and we have 2 kids now (his mom is even a US citizen now, me and our kids too). I have been to numerous lawyers and none of them can do anything for us and all advised us not to go to MX to file either. The last one we spoke to said that unless the Dream Act passes we are pretty much SOL.

This is frustrating as I have no clue what to do anymore and its not as easy as one would think even with being married.
Im sorry. Im confused. Is there a reason why you can't file for him?
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12-18-2010, 03:46 PM
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This is some BULLSHIT!!!! i guess its back to london for me
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12-18-2010, 04:04 PM
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damn it sucks that it didn't pass

it would've been a nice Christmas gift and early 18th birthday present
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12-18-2010, 05:17 PM
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Im sorry. Im confused. Is there a reason why you can't file for him?
LOL. Im confused too! I've always heard (even on thids msg board) how easy it is to file when you are married to a US citizen, etc. I HAVE filed as a spouse and got it approved HOWEVER we received the notice that we have to go to Juarez, MX to get a VISA (he entered illegally with his mom (who is now a US citizen) at the age of 5).

Anyway, I sure as hell ain't goin' to Juarez, and every lawyer we've seen has advised us not to since he could get a 10 yr ban or something like that.

Am I missing something? Does it depend on the lawyer?
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12-18-2010, 05:18 PM
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My parents are US Citizens too but they can't do anything for me either, it's a tough situation and I undertstand. Did your husband come in with a visa or is he EWI?
EWI with his folks who are both US citizens now. His mom did file for him to no avail, then we got married and I filed as well but we have to go to Juarez and at this point there is no f'in way that'll happen.
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12-18-2010, 05:37 PM
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I believe you can file a waiver since he is your immediate relative (i.e. a spouse), that should waive the 10 yr ban and he should be able to return when the consular process is completed. If he has 245i coverage (if a petition was filed for him before or by April 30, 2001) then he can Adjust his status here without returning to his home country, he'll just have to pay the $1000 fine. A couple of members here have gone through the waiver process and it worked for them. Make sure you speak with a qualified and experienced immigration lawyer on his case.
Yeah, I may look into that waiver, Im guessing thats the hardship one? And thats the thing, we filed in 2005, thats the same thing the ;awyer said re: Apr 2001- he's even married to an illegal and he's an immigration lawyer

I'll look into that waiver though- for now, I have a business he works at and he uses my info for online jobs- the only way to go to survive- blah.
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12-18-2010, 05:47 PM
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When did his mom file his initial petition? Was it by April 30, 2001?
She did, she was able to get hers w/out going to MX & I believe theirs (him
& his sis) was filed way before I met them. Thats why she kept telling us we didnt have to go to MX because she was able to fix herself with just the $1k fine.

She says she can't do anything with her original filing since he got married now (hinting we/he screwed up).
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12-18-2010, 05:55 PM
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theres not enough words that can explain my disappiontment. Now i am left with a decision on wheather i stay or go back home, but if i stay how much longer do i wait. On the other hand, i would hate to go and it passes in a couple of months. What to do? God please help me
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12-18-2010, 09:50 PM
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I've been married 6 yrs to an illegal (in US since age 5) and we have 2 kids now (his mom is even a US citizen now, me and our kids too). I have been to numerous lawyers and none of them can do anything for us and all advised us not to go to MX to file either. The last one we spoke to said that unless the Dream Act passes we are pretty much SOL.

This is frustrating as I have no clue what to do anymore and its not as easy as one would think even with being married.
You mention, his mom is a US Citizen? When she became citizen...what age was he? Did she enter the U.S. legally and then stayed or arrived with family illegally? Just wondering..through his mom...why did the atty say there is nothing they can do to help? Sorry,,,,for the questions....
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12-18-2010, 10:19 PM
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His mom filed a petition for him before April 30, 2001 right? If so, did you guys get married before his mom became a citizen?
Okay we just spoke with her. The mistake was with their father (who is out of the picture now). He filed for HER but not for the kids in the late 80's. Anyway, she became a citizen a little before we got married 2002/3 THEN filed for him (and hs sister). So it would've been too late (post 2001) anyway.
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