VAWA effects on Citizen

[PachucoBro 3]

I have searched for VAWA though forums posting and have not read anything contructive to tell me the effects of a VAWA filing on the citizen/sponsor.

It is 21 months since my wife and I married and her temporary green card is up in May 2009. I have filed divorce papers Dec 2007 and am looking to finalize the divorce as soon as possible from today. She recently moved out and we have both decided the marriage is no good and we are not meant for each other.

I am not here to talk about our rocky relationship and who did what. Simply put we are both good people who in our own ways love the other, but don't show it the way the other wants to see it.

So in Aug 2007 I was charged with 'Assault with Injury to a Family Member' by the police. I got an attorney and pleaded No Contest and received a 1 year probation with deferred prosecution with a promise to remove the arrest and the charges from my record if completed. Two months later my wife and I went back to living together until a week ago.

She wants to use the VAWA process with the above case repot to continue in this country. Fine with me. I am way passed the 'deportation anger' that the citizens feel initially.

QUESTION:

What I would like to know is when she does this do I need to fear further criminal prosecution if she only mentions the above case or if she claims further and untrue violent acts on my behalf? I feel threatened and worried about further legal problems affecting myself and my family (son/single father), emotionally and financially.

Thank you for any constructive responses.

Edited September 30, 2008 by PachucoBro

[Shakil 4]

I do not believe that you will face further legal problems. You already been through the court and a judgment has been passed so you have nothing to worry about.

[melusine 5]

Agree

[payxibka 10,045]

You have been dealt with by the court system. What or how the USCIS decides to do regarding your wife's (soon to be ex) has no bearing on your situation as they have no jurisdiction and 2) it would be double jeopardy if you were subject to additional criminal prosecution for the same "crime".

[ronjie 0]

I have searched for VAWA though forums posting and have not read anything contructive to tell me the effects of a VAWA filing on the citizen/sponsor.

It is 21 months since my wife and I married and her temporary green card is up in May 2009. I have filed divorce papers Dec 2007 and am looking to finalize the divorce as soon as possible from today. She recently moved out and we have both decided the marriage is no good and we are not meant for each other.

I am not here to talk about our rocky relationship and who did what. Simply put we are both good people who in our own ways love the other, but don't show it the way the other wants to see it.

So in Aug 2007 I was charged with 'Assault with Injury to a Family Member' by the police. I got an attorney and pleaded No Contest and received a 1 year probation with deferred prosecution with a promise to remove the arrest and the charges from my record if completed. Two months later my wife and I went back to living together until a week ago.

She wants to use the VAWA process with the above case repot to continue in this country. Fine with me. I am way passed the 'deportation anger' that the citizens feel initially.

QUESTION:

What I would like to know is when she does this do I need to fear further criminal prosecution if she only mentions the above case or if she claims further and untrue violent acts on my behalf? I feel threatened and worried about further legal problems affecting myself and my family (son/single father), emotionally and financially.

Thank you for any constructive responses.

nothing constructive here!! just want to know.. hows it feel to be threatened ? after assaulting and injuring a family member, you ask for help ? #######

[PachucoBro 3]

nothing constructive here!! just want to know.. hows it feel to be threatened ? after assaulting and injuring a family member, you ask for help ? #######

You are right... nothing constructive. I am true to my word and will not discuss who did what in our relationship, but you have assumed that what I was charged for, happened just that way. The only thing your response tells me is that you or someone you love or are close to has never had any run ins with the law.

Meaning, you have never been in a situation where someone is telling you you have done wrong doing when you know you haven't but it is out of your control. Don't worry... when you do and you come to a public forum I read, I won't reply assuming you are a bad person and deserve punishment.

[ronjie 0]

nothing constructive here!! just want to know.. hows it feel to be threatened ? after assaulting and injuring a family member, you ask for help ? #######

You are right... nothing constructive. I am true to my word and will not discuss who did what in our relationship, but you have assumed that what I was charged for, happened just that way. The only thing your response tells me is that you or someone you love or are close to has never had any run ins with the law.

Meaning, you have never been in a situation where someone is telling you you have done wrong doing when you know you haven't but it is out of your control. Don't worry... when you do and you come to a public forum I read, I won't reply assuming you are a bad person and deserve punishment.

IF it were terroristic threats or something similiar then I might understand. its the INJURING a family member that disturbs me.. they usually have to have some proof for that. i.e. doctors report or pictures with police report. I know everyone is innocent till proven guilty. and it appears you pleaded the case down to a no-contest. and I have seen a women lie in court to further their case. some can be down right wicked. but they can't charge you with injury if there isn't any. of course there's always the exception to the rule.

[Shakil 4]

Can't we just stay on the topic and refrain from sarcastic personal attacks on each other. We don't know anyone's story so its better not to assume and stay on the topic. If you don't have anything to say on the topic then its better to stay quiet. The person didn't ask for a followup question on his personal life but he asked an immigration question. This thread is immigration related, lets keep it that way. No offense to anyone

Edited September 30, 2008 by Shakil

[ronjie 0]

Can't we just stay on the topic and refrain from sarcastic personal attacks on each other. We don't know anyone's story so its better not to assume and stay on the topic. If you don't have anything to say on the topic then its better to stay quiet. The person didn't ask for a followup question on his personal life but he asked an immigration question. This thread is immigration related, lets keep it that way. No offense to anyone

when someone comes on a public forum and discloses that he was charged with assaut with injury to a family member, and then states that he feels threatened. I'll say whatever I feel is apropriate. if you don't like it, please don't read it. or at least stay out of it..ok ma ? but even if its not ok with you, I will still do the same..good day to ya