Desperate - I-751 & Deportation

[deadmanwalking]

I married an American girl in 2000 when I was 20 years old and applied for citizenship, and in 2004 I filed an I-751 to remove the conditions on my permanent residence. The last letter I received said that the agency would contact me, perhaps for a final interview, and that it would be at least a year, so I waited.

A few days ago I recieved a letter from the Department of Homeland Security saying "As you know, following a hearing in your case you were found deportable and the hearing officer has entered an order of deportation. A review of your file indicates there is no administrative relief which may be extended to you, and it is now incumbent upon this agency to enforce your departure from the United States." Obviously, this came as a bit of a shocker. The only phone number on the letter is provided for me to discuss my baggage arangements with an officer, incase I have more than 40 pounds and need to change this before February 13th when I have to report to them.

Can anyone help me at all? Please though, don't suggest a lawyer as that's blatantly obvious and I don't even have the $250 to get an initial consultation.

 

[LucyMO]

you need to file a motion to reopen your case (apparently, you missed a joint interview), and if you can do it yourself - great. If not - get a lawyer.

2+ years is too long a time to let it go unsupervised. You should have been more proactive, now you are paying for it.

 

[deadmanwalking]

you need to file a motion to reopen your case (apparently, you missed a joint interview), and if you can do it yourself - great. If not - get a lawyer.

2+ years is too long a time to let it go unsupervised. You should have been more proactive, now you are paying for it.

Thanks for the advice, but don't goddamn chastise me when a) this is not even remotely my fault, as I've read other people's posts and it's quite obvious the government sucks, b) I was told to wait and wait I did and c) "paying for it," for missing a interview, involves the completely-unjust-in-any-reality measure of separating me from my love for ten years, which should immediately stop any dumbasses from thinking the government is the sympathetic character in all this.

 

[JosieQ]

2+ years is too long a time to let it go unsupervised. You should have been more proactive, now you are paying for it.

Um, PAYING for it? Wow, that's overly harsh. "You missed an interview you weren't notified of and now you're paying for it by having your life destroyed." He definitely had that coming. Especially since they told him he was good for TEN YEARS whether he was proactive or not. *Snort* Also I thought he asked for people NOT to suggest a lawyer. What a helpful response.

As for you, deadmanwalking, obviously I wish I could help. But seeing as I AM your wife and my life is about to be destroyed along with yours, I'm afraid I'm of no use. Let's hope for more helpful replies from the snooty masses who can't read posts, shall we?

 

[sarrebal]

What kind of game are you playing?

This is a free forum and people offer their free advice, if they want to.
And what Lucy told you to do was right. File a motion to reopen your case.
The point is not whether the government sucks or not. The point is that you will be deported in less than a month.
So I'd suggest you to follow Lucy's advice.
And she was right. You should have followed up. USPS is very efficient, but not 100% secure, as I hope you know. You should have made that phone call (or infopass) long time ago. It's late now, but not too late. Do it asap.

 

[pianoplayer]

Thanks for the advice, but don't goddamn chastise me when a) this is not even remotely my fault, as I've read other people's posts and it's quite obvious the government sucks, b) I was told to wait and wait I did and c) "paying for it," for missing a interview, involves the completely-unjust-in-any-reality measure of separating me from my love for ten years, which should immediately stop any dumbasses from thinking the government is the sympathetic character in all this.

Hi:

Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Channel your energy in the best way --- file that MTR. BTW, I would definitely recommend using a good attorney in your area. Good luck.

 

[NeShawn]

I married an American girl in 2000 when I was 20 years old and applied for citizenship, and in 2004 I filed an I-751 to remove the conditions on my permanent residence. The last letter I received said that the agency would contact me, perhaps for a final interview, and that it would be at least a year, so I waited.

A few days ago I recieved a letter from the Department of Homeland Security saying "As you know, following a hearing in your case you were found deportable and the hearing officer has entered an order of deportation. A review of your file indicates there is no administrative relief which may be extended to you, and it is now incumbent upon this agency to enforce your departure from the United States." Obviously, this came as a bit of a shocker. The only phone number on the letter is provided for me to discuss my baggage arangements with an officer, incase I have more than 40 pounds and need to change this before February 13th when I have to report to them.

Can anyone help me at all? Please though, don't suggest a lawyer as that's blatantly obvious and I don't even have the $250 to get an initial consultation.

Do you have all of your paperwork? Also that critical letter stating that they would contact you? Then maybe you can make a case. Here is a "lawyer website" that actually gives good advice FREE. Maybe this will help you find a legal way to remain or at least fight this. I wish you the best. No more cussing

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Immigration-Issues-344/indexExp_979.htm