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[etripke 0]

I'm sorry, I should have mentioned that he was here illegally and got caught. He spent some time in immigration jail and was released on $6,000 bond. The judge allowed him time to stay here so he could be here for the birth of our daughter.

As soon as you said "Voluntary Departure" (USCIS Speak) I knew there was more to this. If he was found here illegally, you best find an attorney to consult with. VJ can help a great deal, but there are legal issues which will surface with your petition.

[LovinLiberia 0]

I think about the US citizen husbands and wives who marry and have children with an illegal alien. Do they actually think about before having children with an illegal alien, they could lose their spouse at any given time and the same situation can happen to them also?

I wish most of us did know how hard it would be when having children with someone who is illegal. My ex-husband was an illegal alien from Mexico. I never knew how hard it would be as far as getting him legalized. We have two children together. I went to the Service center located in my city and they gave me so much wrong information. They made it seem so simple...file the I-129F, he goes back to his country in time for the interview, gets visa, then comes back. That was the process that I was told, not knowing that it was truly much more complicated than that. No, I don't think most people who have fallen in love with someone who happens to be illegal think about the consequences of it. Just imagine how many people are following the "word on the street" and whatever misinformation USCIS tells them and you have a lot of false hopes and children who may never see that parent again. Yes, it is a sad situation, and my children don't see their father either. Last I heard, he had also gotten caught and might be getting deported back to Mexico.

To the OP, sorry that I don't have any concrete answers for your situation. I wish you the best and hope you can get this resolved in an easy and timely manner.

[LovinLiberia 0]

Also, in my situation, we were eventually told to seek a lawyer, also. Apparently, he had gotten caught before we were married and had a 7 year ban on his record. So I do agree that speaking with a lawyer would be the best place to start.

[JoeMama 0]

I think about the US citizen husbands and wives who marry and have children with an illegal alien. Do they actually think about before having children with an illegal alien, they could lose their spouse at any given time and the same situation can happen to them also?

I wish most of us did know how hard it would be when having children with someone who is illegal. My ex-husband was an illegal alien from Mexico. I never knew how hard it would be as far as getting him legalized. We have two children together. I went to the Service center located in my city and they gave me so much wrong information. They made it seem so simple...file the I-129F, he goes back to his country in time for the interview, gets visa, then comes back. That was the process that I was told, not knowing that it was truly much more complicated than that. No, I don't think most people who have fallen in love with someone who happens to be illegal think about the consequences of it. Just imagine how many people are following the "word on the street" and whatever misinformation USCIS tells them and you have a lot of false hopes and children who may never see that parent again. Yes, it is a sad situation, and my children don't see their father either. Last I heard, he had also gotten caught and might be getting deported back to Mexico.

To the OP, sorry that I don't have any concrete answers for your situation. I wish you the best and hope you can get this resolved in an easy and timely manner.

Exactly. Thank you for validating what's been plaguing my mind since I read the story from the lady who started this thread.

[Mononoke28 134]

Nobody is guilty of falling in love with someone who isn't legal in the US, that is not a crime. What is inconcievable to me is why not take the necessary steps as soon as you decide to be together as a couple or better yet, as soon as you concieve your first child. My first step would be to say "ok, let's go deal with this with a lawyer and that way we can be together in a legal and peaceful way in this country". That will save a lot of heartache in the future.

[panamania79 2]

Me and my boyfriend have been together for 4 and a half years. We have two kids together (3 years and 6 weeks). He left the counrty under a voluntary departure last week. I'm trying to figure out a way to bring him here to be with us! I've been reading about K-1 fiance visas. I was wondering if anyone could give me advise about filling. Also, how long does it usually take? What forms do I need to fill out? What if I can't support him 125% above the pverty line? Any help would be great! Thanks!

If your boyfriend was here illegally and incarcerated,I doubt if he will get approved for a K-1 visa.I know a girl who was in a similar situation to yours and ended up relocating to Guatemala with her 3 children.Consult with an immigration attorney to see what your options are at this point.Good luck.