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sgalvan   0

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My husband was in the US illegally from 2006 until March 2011 but, paid taxes for the years he worked using his ITIN. We met in 2007 and got married in November 2010. We then came to Mexico last March and are now ready to start the process for his CR1/ IR1. I am lost up until today, I thought the best was the K-3 visa but, after what I have read, the IR1 is faster.

My questions are as follows:

1. I am in Mexico on a tourist permit and go to the US every 4-6 months for a few weeks during which, I work as a translator to earn money to help keep us supported while in Mexico. So, from what I understand, as per the US Consulates information, I need to apply from the US because, my legal address is in the States. Is this correct?

2. My husband was in the US for 4 years and 1 month illegally, how bad will this affect him. Will he be able to obtain his Visa? Will the fact that I have to go to work in the States to earn money to help support us here help prove extreme circumstances?

3. Is there anything we can do to improve his chances of obtaining a Visa quickly?

4. Would it be best to hire an attorney to assist in this process due to the circumstances?

We moved to Mexico with plans to live here and eventually get his visa to visit my family but, after living here, I can't stand the thought of living here for the rest of my life.

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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whoa. you've a hard case.

VJ web portal is for easy cases.

Suggest you visit http://immigrate2us.net and study all there, as there are SIMILAR cases discussed there.

Good Luck !

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Ryan H   3,812

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g).

2. My husband was in the US for 4 years and 1 month illegally, how bad will this affect him. Will he be able to obtain his Visa?

He has an entry ban because of this and will be denied a visa. In order for him to be issued a visa, he will require an approved waiver.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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canadian_wife   1,818

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Due to his illegal presence (anything else happen while he was in the US?) he has a 10 year ban from the United States. You will send the petition, it will get approved and he will interview for the visa and it will be denied. You will then have the option to file a hardship waiver showing how you, the USC, will endure extreme harship if your spouse does not come to the US

This is not easy, you need a lawyer.

Good luck

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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