Husband Denied Re-entry

[susan ward]

I have a question about my immigration situation. Or rather my husbands. I am a USC by birth. My husband and I met 7 years ago and married 4 years ago. He was an illegal alien in the US. We received an approval and were given an appointment for an "adjustment of status" in Ciudad Juarez. When we went to this appointment my husband was denied re-entry into the U.S.
He was however able to file an appeal for another $350 USD.
So we filed the appeal in August and we were told that it take 6 months to a year to process. My delimma is that we have 5 children. I am a full time college student and only work part time. My children are suffering immensly from the separation of their father and have many behavioral issues. I cannot afford to take care of my family without my husbands income. I spoke to 5 other girls who have been through the same process and one of the girls has been waiting for 11 months.
Is there anything that I can do to speed up with this process? Anyway to bring him home? I have asked my Senator and a Congressman to intervene, but they have yet to call me back.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do about my situation. Thank you!

Hello

I do feel so sad that your children and you are not with your husband

Whilst I do not agree with law breaking and understand that ignorance of the law is no excuse, there has to be some sort of compassionate visa to cover situations as yours. On a case by case basis for hardship, medical, social , subject to good moral character

There has to be some common sense brought into immigration law and be able to think outside the box

Four out of five of my family have green card, I have one son abroad who through no fault of his own has aged out and now going to court to try to get protection under cspa act.

Whilst case pending, my husband (petitioner for son) passed away and fear I do not win court case, may have to refile for son myself which will take 8-10 years.

We need to join together at www.expatsvoice.org and www.immigrationvoice.org to petition for immigration reforms to have a special visa on compassionate grounds

 

[envision]

Addie_Goodvibes, you're this cold-hearted? I wonder what you'd do if your spouse woke up one day and decided he/she did not want to be married to you anymore. What if he/she went all out citing fraud to make you lose that greencard you think makes you better than others? People come here seeking help and some of you make them feel so unwelcomed and I don't think this is what those who started the forum intended

P.S vanidosa27, stay strong, hope things work out for you and your family.

 

[sarrebal]

Addie_Goodvibes, you're this cold-hearted? I wonder what you'd do if your spouse woke up one day and decided he/she did not want to be married to you anymore. What if he/she went all out citing fraud to make you lose that greencard you think makes you better than others? People come here seeking help and some of you make them feel so unwelcomed and I don't think this is what those who started the forum intended

P.S vanidosa27, stay strong, hope things work out for you and your family.

Addie is a US citizen. His wife got the green card.

 

[envision]

Addie is a US citizen. His wife got the green card.

He is still cold-hearted People can't help who they fall in love with, he has absolutely no right to judge vanidosa27 The woman is suffering and instead of trying to comfort her he is spewing hate. Maybe if wifey dumped him now that she has greencard he'd understand vanidosa27's pain

 

[machelon]

Kevin...those were very funny....

Gotta love those conservative "family values". Such BS. I am so sure they would be the first ones to rip apart a family like the one of the OP.

I feel so sorry for what this woman is going thru...and I really hope she gets reunited with her husband soon. (you WILL)

But I am not surprised of "boludos" like Addie or IM85U who can't wait for the chance to throw their trash at people...even when a suffering mother of 5 is simply asking for help to try to get her husband back.

Who the hell do they think they are..asking if she "thougth of the consequences of marrying him"...unbeleivable...another pair of dumb "Dr Phil of immigration" floating around here.

Can't wait for that amnesty law....just to see them more upset.

 

[jnj]

i dont understand why her husband was in mexico for the interview?
if you are illegal in the usa and get married in the usa and have your interview in the usa they cant kick you out unless they can prove its an arranged marriage,right?
Did you get married to him in mexico?i could see a problem then...


As for the people here who married a usc and are now spewing anti immigration stuff you are sad.This woman has children withthe man-im sure her marriage is a lot more bona fide than yours.Please remember that your green card can be stripped easily(like a dui or a spouse who cant stand your pettiness)and you and your righteousness will be back on a plane to italy or europe or wherever.

 

[vaishali81]

I'm not a US citizen, but is it alright if I plead the 5th?

 

[sarrebal]

Wanting the law to be respected makes me a conservative?
Fine. I'll live with that. I'll even take those stereotypes that our bright friend kevinglenn posted.
And when they will cancel my gc I will be on my plane to Italy or Europe or whatever. I can live with that too.

 

[sarrebal]

LOL - see? Some immigrants under the law and respect this country. Funny, the guy who is willing to leave is really the kind of person who should stay.

It's funny how certain people think.
You're against illegal immigration? Fascist!
You respect the law and want it enforced? Bigot!
How dare you judge people? You're full of sh!t !

I wish these people express their ideas (it is a free country after all) at their AOS interview in front of their IO.... I will come say bye to you at JFK in person. I'll even do Newark, NJ for this special occasion.

 

[sarrebal]

Just curious. can you expand your signature a little.

You got married to a person on a visitor visa (b2). Usually they only give 90 days I-94 card. In those 90 days, you met, fell in love, got married all before the 90 days expired?

OR

Have you been playing hard and fast with federal immigration laws?

UN...you are right.
But the law says that intent could change and he and his wife successfully demonstrated that at the interview. On the other hand, the law is very clear about entrying without inspection. You cannot adjust your status even if you marry a US citizen. He has to wait 10 years. Don't like the law? Change the law.

 

[GotPR?]

LOL - see? Some immigrants under the law and respect this country. Funny, the guy who is willing to leave is really the kind of person who should stay.

No, I was NOT playing hard and fast with federal immigration laws. My wife entered the country very legally, without immigration intent. Our marriage is not a fraud, either. But thanks for asking.

Full of BS. You pound hard on illegals, though your spouse did serious illegal act.
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=212665

 

[sarrebal]

Good point. These guys who like to play hard and fast with the rules; are pretty adept at deleting threads when their arguments don't go their way.

Just so he doesn't go and delete the thread; here is his first posting:

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#1 8th May 2006, 07:33 PM
IM85U
Registered User Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 153

Gettin' started

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I am a US citizen and just married a woman from Brazil. She has been here for about 4 years, unfortunately working with a fake SS number, and has never filed taxes. We are now starting the paperwork to make her legal. I understand this includes the I-130, G-325A (one for her, one for me), I-485, I-765, I-131(?), I-864 (and my last 3 tax returns), I-864A, and I-693. Filing fees add up to $935 if I've added right. So I started filling out paperwork but am confused. Does all the above paperwork and her fingerprints get sent in one big package? Or is this an iterative process? Should she get her medical done and get fingerprinted before I start the paperwork?

I have some specific form questions as well, but I figured I'd start with the general overview and go from there. Finally, as far as taxes go, what should we do about her working on a fake SS number for the last 4 years?

I think you guys are missing the point.
The law says that an out-of-status could adjust status. That's what she did.
You may like that or not. You think it's unfair? Understandable and I'd eventually agree on that. But the law says it's possible, for now.
Immigrant illegally worked during her overstay? IOs always ask that under oath. And the IO has been convinced.
The law also says that you canNOT adjust status when entered the US illegally under any circumstance. It is very clear. What are we talking about then? You want my simpathy? You get plenty of. But that is not the point.

 

[jnj]

"No, I was NOT playing hard and fast with federal immigration laws. My wife entered the country very legally, without immigration intent. Our marriage is not a fraud, either. But thanks for asking"

you should ask her if its a fraud....and if if it took her only 90 days to fall in love and get married???She isnt a mail order bride right?
The op didnt commit a fraud they fell in love and started a family and a life after 4 yrs together.Sounds pretty real to me,certainly more real than a 90 day wham bam marriage....

If anything the ops husband she be given instant gc based on their committment to each other and their family.This is a country of compassion after all right?How ridiculous is it for a guy who has worked,married and started a family with a us citizen to not be able to get proper status?This just shows how obtuse the laws are.

 

[sarrebal]

No, i think you are missing my point. I am all for enforcing ALL LAWS; not just ones that I agree with; or that you may agree with.

Laws change to meet with the times. Just as it changed at one time where people could adjust status instead of going out the country and going consular route where anything could happen. The time has come to change the laws to make our security better, everyon'es standard of living better. Ignoring the 10 ton elephant in the room and trying to get it out of the room (out the country) is not possible and not going to happen.

I agree with you on the first line. But current laws say that certain things are forgiven, given that you're not caught in the meanwhile. A little ambiguous, but that's how it is.

On the last line: they will do whatever they will decide to do. And eventually be re-elected or not upon voters' opinions on what they did. I have my opinion, you have yours. I've been called a fascist because of my opinion...fine. But that's the way it works.

 

[sarrebal]

This just shows how obtuse the laws are.

That's your opinion. But guess what? The law stands.
Fight to change the law, it's your right.

 

[GotPR?]

Ha ha ha - did you have to work hard to try to dig up dirt on me? She entered the country legally, and is currently legal. Read the laws, morons - overstays are forgiven with marriage to an American citizen. Also, she ended up paying way more taxes than she should have since she never worked under the table and never filed to receive her refunds; and she did not steal anyone's identity. At this point everything has been straightened out, too, and she is in compliance with all federal and state laws. So screw you.

how about the part that your spouse committed fraud ?

 

[jnj]

" Read the laws, morons - overstays are forgiven with marriage to an American citizen "

...and so shouldnt this apply to the OP's husband?this is what this whole thread is about and yet you are calling people here morons???

 

[sarrebal]

...and so shouldnt this apply to the OP's husband?this is what this whole thread is about and yet you are calling people here morons???

No. Overstay is considered different than entry without inspection.

 

[machelon]

OMG, you're right! We better go back to USCIS and tell them they made a mistake in granting her a green card. I'll get right on that.

If you and Serrabel had it your way....this is exactly how you should be acting. Its very absurd right?. Hope you realize.

 

[GotPR?]

No. Overstay is considered different than entry without inspection.

right, but how could everybody on this forum conclude OP's husband illegally entered the US. It was not clarified yet. She mentioned he was illegal alien, but some people is often confused between illegals and overstayer.
She also mentioned he entered the US through Tijuana, though did not mentioned with or without inspection.
Til this point is clarified, no judgement should be done.