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[eqaddix 0]

So I stumbled across this site when searching the NET trying to gather information about the immigration process for my spouce. This site seems very imformative and looks to be very active and friendly.

The search feature is coming back with an error for me so please forgive me if I ask some questions that have already been answered.

How does everyone on this site feel about the immigration process for someone that entered the country illegally? I would like to know up front if I am going to receive any grievances on this site, if so I guess I will look elsewhere. If it is welcomed then I thank you.

So I just married my Mexican born wife in November 2008, we have been living with each other for over a year now and are very much in love. She entered the country illegally for work and we met each other online and instaltly fell in love. We are waiting for a marriage certificate in the mail still but want to get the process going for her citizenship (waiver, green card????). Like I said we are knew to the whole process so i do not know the correct procedure and terms.

I really don't want to have to use an immigration lawyer for all this, I heard that people are capable of doing the paperwork all on their own. So if anyone has any advice for our situation I would welcome it. I will also be reading as much as I can on this site to try and learn the process for myself, but it never hurts for someon to help, which is why this site is here.

Thanks for the place to say hi and I will see you all around.....

[payxibka 10,045]

So I stumbled across this site when searching the NET trying to gather information about the immigration process for my spouce. This site seems very imformative and looks to be very active and friendly.

The search feature is coming back with an error for me so please forgive me if I ask some questions that have already been answered.

How does everyone on this site feel about the immigration process for someone that entered the country illegally? I would like to know up front if I am going to receive any grievances on this site, if so I guess I will look elsewhere. If it is welcomed then I thank you.

So I just married my Mexican born wife in November 2008, we have been living with each other for over a year now and are very much in love. She entered the country illegally for work and we met each other online and instaltly fell in love. We are waiting for a marriage certificate in the mail still but want to get the process going for her citizenship (waiver, green card????). Like I said we are knew to the whole process so i do not know the correct procedure and terms.

I really don't want to have to use an immigration lawyer for all this, I heard that people are capable of doing the paperwork all on their own. So if anyone has any advice for our situation I would welcome it. I will also be reading as much as I can on this site to try and learn the process for myself, but it never hurts for someon to help, which is why this site is here.

Thanks for the place to say hi and I will see you all around.....

If she entered "illegally" meaning entered without inspection (EWI) she will have to return home. She will not be able to complete the process stateside...

If by illegal entry you mean something else, then please explain ......

FWIW, there is no citizenship without first a greencard.... no greencard until you resolve the illegal entry...

Edited December 19, 2008 by payxibka

[Otto 83]

First of all...welcome to VJ.

Secondly - since most people here either are or have, waited often many many months to be with their loved ones - those who have circumvented 'the system' are not often received well; not assuming this applies to your situation.

[eqaddix 0]

Thank you for the welcome..

To payxibka,

Yes she entered EWI. And we know somewhere in the process we will have to be seperated and she will have to return to Mexico and complete the process. But at this time I do not know when in the process that is to occur and what my next step is.

To Karin und Otto,

It is hard to be away from the people you love and we are not trying to bypass the system and plan to pay our dues just like everyone else. I applaud your courage. She is here, we are in love now we want to do what is right. There is nothing we can do about the past and we are good people.

[payxibka 10,045]

Thank you for the welcome..

To payxibka,

Yes she entered EWI. And we know somewhere in the process we will have to be seperated and she will have to return to Mexico and complete the process. But at this time I do not know when in the process that is to occur and what my next step is.

To Karin und Otto,

It is hard to be away from the people you love and we are not trying to bypass the system and plan to pay our dues just like everyone else. I applaud your courage. She is here, we are in love now we want to do what is right. There is nothing we can do about the past and we are good people.

Well it begins with an I-130 petition which determines eligibility for the beneficiary to to apply for a spousal visa... When the petition is approved, then all visa application forms and fees are paid and an interview in Ciudad Juarez will be scheduled. Upon the interview, she will be refused the visa as a result of the illegal presence.... At that time a waiver application will be required.

There are several members here who are "versed" in the waiver process....

I will move this thread to the "waiver" forum....

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Your best source of waiver information is a immigrate2us.net. There is a section for Mexico there, lots of helpful, friendly people who will help you through the process. There is many hours of reading and research to learn about the wavier process and this is vital if you attempt it on your own. There are many examples of approved hardship letters there too. It is wealth of information and a friendly online community. Check it out. Do your research. Juarez is one of the most lenient offices to get a waiver approved. Your chances are good if you prepare and present a good hardship package. It takes a lot of time and effort but you can be successful. If you have any other questions or need info, I will do my best to help you out or point you in the right direction.

emt103c is a very helpful and knowledgable member here and at immigrate2us.net. You can trust her to provide accurate information.

Edited December 20, 2008 by spookyturtle

[emt103c 10]

spookyturtle is right. . .the "home" you want is www.immigrate2us.net It is specifically a good place for waivers and ESPECIALLY those going through Mexico. It is very lively there and the information you find there will be vital to getting an approval.

Your first step is to file the I-130 through the USCIS . . .www.uscis.gov

The application will then go through the NVC where you will pay fees and file a few more forms. . .you will be given and interview date in CDJ Mexico. . .there is no way around this.

The up side is that CDJ is THE ONLY consulate in the world offering same day I-601 adjudication. They make you a wavier appt for about a month after the original appt and you get to submit your waiver in person and it is adjudicated in a matter of days. . . .

You will have to prove that it will cause you extreme hardship if your wife is not allowed to reside with you in the United States.

I hope to see you over on I2US!