I have an online friend who says she has lived in the U S for 15 years. She also has a child who was born there. She is married, but her husband wants to keep the child and send her back to her country of origin. She thinks she has to leave the US and her child. Is this true? And what could/should she do to legally stay permanently?
Her husband controls the money too - Where can she get free help?
2007-03-24 12:38:04 · 7 answers · asked by bronze b 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
I think she had a visa of some sort for initial entry...
2007-03-24 14:15:47 · update #1
If she doesn't have papers because her husband would not prepare them on her behalf......that sounds controlling.....The I360 is a form for special immigrants......abused and or battered spouses of an American citizen can self petition under this act.....I'm not sure if there was more abuse in the marriage...and she would have to prove the abuse.....police reports......shelter records.....but it may be the way to go....
2007-03-26 08:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by Mum3grls 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child, having been born in the US, will have what's known as dual citizenship. The child can return to his or her mother's country of citizenship, and then at the age of 18, has the option of returning to the US. There are different ways of becoming legal in the US, but some might result in her being detained for a while. She can plead asylum or credible fear, is that really exists for her. There are many places that offer free legal advice, (consulates, attorneys, etc.) I work at an immigrant detention center in Texas. I see people get deported, and I see some bond out, and get the opportunity to become legal, all the time. Have her try searching the internet for help. A lot depends on what her country of origen is as well. Not knowing kind of limits what I can tell you. Good luck!
2007-03-29 21:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should have thought of fixing her papers when she first got married, but since the love is gone, now its too late, and she can return and re-apply legally, the problem is that she can take her child with her or leave the child with the father,,tough choice, but if the guy won't try and adjust her status, she does not have any options. And or when the child is 18 years of age, the child can petition for the mother to come here "legally".
2007-03-24 12:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the husband is on some kind of power trip. He cannot decide and rule on immigration matters he is just using that for he understands when the woman gets her child he will have to pay child support to me he is just scaring her with immigration he wants to get out paying child support. I haven't seen the government taking orders from husbands it's not up to him to decide anyones fate. I say take the child and go live some where else in America. As is the policy most cites are not allow to ask about immigration matters. He is just being a jerk
2007-03-24 13:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by Zoe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If she is a citizen of the United States, her husband has no right whatsoever to control what she does. She is already married to an American and is living in the USA. He CANNOT control whether or not she leaves the contry. That is morally wrong for whatever reason he has.
2007-03-24 14:51:35 · answer #5 · answered by xReminisce1O1x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her to obtain a lawyer , shes a u.s. citizen if she married in the usa
2007-03-29 10:34:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this site is the best for asking questions to get your answers.
www.uscis.gov/
2007-03-28 15:27:43 · answer #7 · answered by allen w 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋