Deportation from US

[pcsue]

One more thought . . . .

She's already beat up enough, but couldn't help thinking he may not be traveling with his true identity. I too have a delinquent brother-in-law who is in and out of NYC, La Victoria, and God knows where else with numerous convictions and deportations. His new identity may be clean, but his true identity may hold more than you are aware of. It does seem that a good lawyer in NYC could answer these questions, and if you are a paralegal you have better access and references and favors that could get you your answer. And by the way, it may be preachy, but HE is responsible for his actions, and any pressure you are getting from FUTURE in-laws to help might be a sign of what expectations may be placed on you once you are married. And really this kind of information has it's price. Probably the going rate for an initial consultation with a good lawyer. Seems that the family should have the resources to at least ASK. Personally, I applaud you for trying to find the legal way, so many without papers flow through without making the attempt. The fact that he isn't overstaying VISA's and entering illegally tells me he has learned something from his past. That's my $.02 US! GOOD LUCK!




QUOTE=thick_neck]On post # 27, Chris NJ's advice to "quit while ahead" is the best thing to do. Besides, visitors cannot apply for citizenship; one has to first establish permanent residency.

-Joseito[/QUOTE]

 

[Dessie]

If it wasnt for the fact

She's already beat up enough, but couldn't help thinking he may not be traveling with his true identity. I too have a delinquent brother-in-law who is in and out of NYC, La Victoria, and God knows where else with numerous convictions and deportations. His new identity may be clean, but his true identity may hold more than you are aware of. It does seem that a good lawyer in NYC could answer these questions, and if you are a paralegal you have better access and references and favors that could get you your answer. And by the way, it may be preachy, but HE is responsible for his actions, and any pressure you are getting from FUTURE in-laws to help might be a sign of what expectations may be placed on you once you are married. And really this kind of information has it's price. Probably the going rate for an initial consultation with a good lawyer. Seems that the family should have the resources to at least ASK. Personally, I applaud you for trying to find the legal way, so many without papers flow through without making the attempt. The fact that he isn't overstaying VISA's and entering illegally tells me he has learned something from his past. That's my $.02 US! GOOD LUCK!




QUOTE=thick_neck]On post # 27, Chris NJ's advice to "quit while ahead" is the best thing to do. Besides, visitors cannot apply for citizenship; one has to first establish permanent residency.

-Joseito

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If it wasnt for the fact that I and my fiance are the sole source of education and rationlization I agree about the lawyers. Old fashioned family, no trust after the first attorney (pardon my french) Screwed him, do not agree to see a lawyer. I chose to help, they do not pressure me so to speak. They ask in desperation, otherwise I would have rejected them long ago. I'm very thankful that they do not ask for more. They could have been asking me to Pay for the consultation (NYC lawyers are ALL expensive as heck).

 

[PRbbDRbm]

This may or may not be of help to you ...

Dessie

I am an American and I have been married to my husband, a Dominican for ten years now. Seven years ago he was at the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up taking legal fault for a crime someone else in his family committed. I will never understand this type of family loyalty! I was young and believed all the lies that were fed to me by my husband?s family so I did not press the issue of him taking the fall for this crime. I was told that since he was young and hadnever been in trouble before he would get off easy. Also since he was married to an American he would not get deported. If this other family member was caught they would get hard time and deported. Boy were we feed a pack of lies!!!! Well my husband ended up doing 4 years upstate then on his early release date he was picked up by immigration and deported within two weeks. My husband has no family in DR at all so this was devastating to him. His old family friends had to take him in until he was able to be on his own. Any way I have been fighting for the past 3 years to try and bring him home (because the US is his home) I filed an I212 and it has been pending for about two years now. They have not said yes but neither have they said no (it's in Gods hands). I would say to you that the chances are very slim if your brother-in-law was not legally married but if he has American born children then an I212 may give him some hope(OH,there is a fee). Don't get me wrong this is no quick fix, like I said I have been waiting 2 years and we are married and have three children. God is the ONLY real hope we can have when in this type of situation. I have been reading a lot about DR and if the US does not allow my husband to return I will just have to move over there and pray that my education wins me a decent job over there. Best of luck to you and your soon to be "in-laws".

 

[pcsue]

Boy, my heart really goes out to you and your kids. Yours is a classic case of public policy intersecting with private lives. In your case seems to contribute more to the break-up of the family than reducing crime. Your continued persistence must be a testimony to your relationship. I admire your courage in posting your story here. The kids must be able to see their Dad during school breaks?? Wish you'd get some immigration points for trying through legal channels instead of the "Mona channel".

 

[Dessie]

Oh I see that this is not as uncommon

Dessie

I am an American and I have been married to my husband, a Dominican for ten years now. Seven years ago he was at the wrong place at the wrong time and ended up taking legal fault for a crime someone else in his family committed. I will never understand this type of family loyalty! I was young and believed all the lies that were fed to me by my husband?s family so I did not press the issue of him taking the fall for this crime. I was told that since he was young and hadnever been in trouble before he would get off easy. Also since he was married to an American he would not get deported. If this other family member was caught they would get hard time and deported. Boy were we feed a pack of lies!!!! Well my husband ended up doing 4 years upstate then on his early release date he was picked up by immigration and deported within two weeks. My husband has no family in DR at all so this was devastating to him. His old family friends had to take him in until he was able to be on his own. Any way I have been fighting for the past 3 years to try and bring him home (because the US is his home) I filed an I212 and it has been pending for about two years now. They have not said yes but neither have they said no (it's in Gods hands). I would say to you that the chances are very slim if your brother-in-law was not legally married but if he has American born children then an I212 may give him some hope(OH,there is a fee). Don't get me wrong this is no quick fix, like I said I have been waiting 2 years and we are married and have three children. God is the ONLY real hope we can have when in this type of situation. I have been reading a lot about DR and if the US does not allow my husband to return I will just have to move over there and pray that my education wins me a decent job over there. Best of luck to you and your soon to be "in-laws".

I can say that I have been looking into the documents to be filed and they are not too terrible to do but at this point the family is too confused to even begin to answer anything to fill in the docs. I sent them to a lawyer to finish the project. I counted myself out in order to avoid the drama involved. I feel for you. My fiance and I are moving to the DR in about 4 years. I am being taught as much about the culture, language and living before we move. We decided to move since my fiance's Aunt is there as well as his mother's new home. It sounds outrageous to my family that I love this man so much that his desire to return to the DR will make me want to go with him.

My prayers are with you that you will be able to bring your husband back.

Best wishes