Let me start out by saying that I've been dating my boyfriend now for about two years now and we are very much in love. We've decide that maybe it's time to get married but there's a slight problem.
His from Guatemala and lives here in the United state the only major issue is that he's an immagrant and can't work at least not legally. Even if we were to get married he still wouldn't have papers and the reason for that is because he has deportation on his record and not because he did something illegal but because he didn't leave the United States when asked.
What are options or steps i have to make in order for us to live a normal life here? Can anyone provide me with any information? By the way I am a U.S Citizen.
Thanks!
2007-01-05 04:13:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
My husband is from Mexico and he is here illegaly also.
He never has been deported but we contacted a lawyer.
Thats what you need to do.
Call around ask for prices and ask your questions.
Good Luck.
Oh by the way, I know people are idiots on here.
2007-01-05 04:24:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Aside from your boyfriend being an illegal immigrant, you may already know that your boyfriend will not get an automatic right to citizenship or residency as a result of marrying a U.S. citizen. If you marry, he will be able to apply for residency in the U.S. based upon your marriage. He can apply in advance of marriage for a fiance visa. It is usually easier to get a visa after you are married than beforehand. More information is available at http://uscis.gov/
Your best option is to contact an experienced immigration lawyer and set up an initial consultation to discuss the options available. Usually there is no charge for an initial consultation.
If he were to leave the US that does not mean that he could not come back after a certain amount of time (however I'm not sure how long the wait is). The proper avenues for bringing a person into the country for marriage are the fiance visa http://www.expertlaw.com/library/pubarticles/Immigration/fiancee.html or a marriage visa - that is, a K-1 nonimmigrant visa if you are getting married in the U.S. Keep in mind that marrying an illegal alien is not a shortcut around immigration laws.
I do wish you the best of luck. I know that there are a lot of people in your situation. Just work on it legally. Try to contact various agencies that might be of some assistance. There's a lot of information available on-line, unfortunately well meaning people do not always give the correct information. Seeing a good immigration laywer is an immortant start. If you don't care for the first lawyer you speak with, go to another until you meet one that you like.
Additionally, what may play a part in everything is whether your boyfriend originally entered the U.S. with a visa. Talk to a lawyer.
Take care.
2007-01-05 13:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by Mary R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With a previous deportation order, you should definitely contact an immigration attorney. You should be extremely careful about applying for immigration benefits. With an existing deportation order, he can be taken into custody at any time and removed from the US without having to go before an Immigration Judge. As for going to Guatemala with him, if he has accrued more than one year of "unlawful presence" in the US, then he will be barred from reentering the US for 10 years. He also faces a bar on reenty for having been deported. A lawyer can talk to you about waivers and relief from removal. Make sure the lawyer specializes in immigration law. Many will talk to you for free or for a small fee to go over your options.
Keep in mind, you may not have any legal options right now and might have to wait and hope for a change in the law.
2007-01-05 12:53:24 · answer #3 · answered by Eddie S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me start by saying that if he did not leave when asked by the US he did in fact do something illegal. Over staying a visa is against the law.
You may try getting married in Guatemala and then apply for his citizenship with you as his wife but he should leave the country or try to get an extension of his visa before applying for citizenship(it will look better to people reviewing his paper work).
2007-01-05 12:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by joevette 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If your b/f did not leave the U.S. when asked too, he did break the law. You can always move to Guatemala.
2007-01-05 12:31:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What do you mean "he did nothing illegal" just being in our country is his 1st criminal act against our country, not leaving after deportation is his 2nd... you may be a US citizen but I question your loyalties! Suggest you go with your criminal boyfriend to guatemala!
2007-01-05 12:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
SORRY he did do something illegal.. If you love him move to Guatemala
2007-01-05 12:16:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Talk to a lawyer.
2007-01-05 12:24:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ogger him your nani,. dial johnny cvochran.
2007-01-05 12:17:30 · answer #9 · answered by ihateacaf0 3 · 0⤊ 5⤋