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Okay heres my situation..I met this guy and we started dating fell in love with him weve been dating for almost 4 years..and this past weekend he proposed and I said "YES" Heres the problem: He's Illegal! He came over here and has been over here for almost 5 years and I want to marry him and help him get his papers. Another issue I found out I'm pregnant by him which were really happy about but now I'm worried about him not being able to get his papers! Please help me! I want to know if theirs a way I can get him to get his papers. He came over here to work and send money to his family in his country because they were living in poverty.. He has never got caught over here and been deported back..he's stayed out of trouble and he is my world. Please help. Sorry this was so long.

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Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,110

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I suggest getting an immigration lawyer after you get married, to help you file AOS. This is a big big mess, hes been living and working illegally for to long its likely going to be very difficult.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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raymaga Mentor

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Agreed.... an immigration lawyer is going to be your best bet.

We got a cheap first consultation with a lawyer for 1/2 hour. You might want to get a couple of opinions just in case you go to a lawyer that doesn't know what he's talking about, which doesn't seem to be too uncommon from posts people here on VJ have written.

Good luck.

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

We're NOT lawyers.... just your average folks who had to find their own way!!!!! Anything we post here is simply our own opinions/suggestions/experiences and should not be taken as LAW!!!!

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Anh map   2,098

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No need to wait to get advice. Schedule an appointment with a qualified immigration attorney where you can lay out all of the facts and get proper guidance.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Well here's what worries me.. I talked to an immigration lawyer over the phone today and she said there is no way he will ever be able to get his papers because he has been over here for over a year illegally. She said if he goes back to his country and I apply for the I-129 Finance Form he will wait 5-6 months or more over there and then he will get denied because he will have to serve a 10 year penatly which means he will not be able to come back into the US for 10 years!! because he has been over here for more than a year illegally.. She said even if we got married over here and i'm pregnant it doesn't matter. That I would have to have some kind of disease that his country could not treat or a child w/ a disease inorder for him to come over here legally and avoid the 10 year penatly. I was just wondering if any one has gone threw this or knows some one who has who could help us because theres got to be a way around what she is saying! Please Help...sorry again for writing so much.

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Inky Grand Master

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Talk to a different lawyer if he leaves there will be a lot more trouble and waiting and more costs. He already will have a 10 year ban if he leaves the country.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

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john_and_marlene Mentor

john_and_marlene   162

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What makes him illegal? Did he enter the US illegally or did he enter legally but stayed too long?

05/16/2005 I-129F Sent

05/28/2005 I-129F NOA1

06/21/2005 I-129F NOA2

07/18/2005 Consulate Received package from NVC

11/09/2005 Medical

11/16/2005 Interview APPROVED

12/05/2005 Visa received

12/07/2005 POE Minneapolis

12/17/2005 Wedding

12/20/2005 Applied for SSN

01/14/2005 SSN received in the mail

02/03/2006 AOS sent (Did not apply for EAD or AP)

02/09/2006 NOA

02/16/2006 Case status Online

05/01/2006 Biometrics Appt.

07/12/2006 AOS Interview APPROVED

07/24/2006 GC arrived

05/02/2007 Driver's License - Passed Road Test!

05/27/2008 Lifting of Conditions sent (TSC > VSC)

06/03/2008 Check Cleared

07/08/2008 INFOPASS (I-551 stamp)

07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

04/20/2009 Lifting of Conditions approved

04/28/2009 Card received in the mail

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Talk to another immigration lawyer. I knew some people who had the same situation as yours and they were able to arrange their papers without leaving US. Hope you find a good lawyer =)

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thongd4me Experienced

thongd4me   69

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I'm the guy who says never use a lawyer unless it's the last resort.

This is one of those times.

Best of luck - you don't have to commit to the first one you interview,

and they should give you a free first consultation.

Don't feel guilty about the free part, those minutes will be included in

the billable hours after you sign the attorney-client contract.

02/2003 - Met

08/24/09 I-129F; 09/02 NOA1; 10/14 NOA2; 11/24 interview; 11/30 K-1 VISA (92 d); 12/29 POE 12/31/09 Marriage

03/29/-04/06/10 - AOS sent/rcd; 04/13 NOA1; AOS 2 NBC

04/14 $1010 cashed; 04/19 NOA1

04/28 Biom.

06/16 EAD/AP

06/24 Infops; AP mail

06/28 EAD mail; travel 2 BKK; return 07/17

07/20/10 interview, 4d. b4 I-129F anniv. APPROVAL!*

08/02/10 GC

08/09/10 SSN

2012-05-16 Lifting Cond. - I-751 sent

2012-06-27 Biom,

2013-01-10 7 Mo, 2 Wks. & 5 days - 10 Yr. PR Card (no interview)

*2013-04-22 Apply for citizenship (if she desires at that time) 90 days prior to 3yr anniversary of P. Residence

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TBoneTX Grand Master

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An immigration-law firm that was of great help to me (on different issues than yours) is:

http://www.fosterquan.com

Their e-mail (or phone) consultation rates are not free, but they were surprisingly reasonable. I got far, far more than what I paid, and I would consult them again in a heartbeat.

I have no connection with the firm except as a satisfied customer. I highly recommend that you look at their website and sign up for the e-mail consultation. Come back on here and tell us what they say to you, if you wish. Good luck to you, sincerely.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Wow thats a tricky one. I would get a lawyer and have them assist you in this matter. I believe it is way to big for you to take on by yourself, frankly I don't think you alone would be successful. Good luck!

Okay heres my situation..I met this guy and we started dating fell in love with him weve been dating for almost 4 years..and this past weekend he proposed and I said "YES" Heres the problem: He's Illegal! He came over here and has been over here for almost 5 years and I want to marry him and help him get his papers. Another issue I found out I'm pregnant by him which were really happy about but now I'm worried about him not being able to get his papers! Please help me! I want to know if theirs a way I can get him to get his papers. He came over here to work and send money to his family in his country because they were living in poverty.. He has never got caught over here and been deported back..he's stayed out of trouble and he is my world. Please help. Sorry this was so long.

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Teresa,

"I am still determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances."

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john_and_marlene Mentor

john_and_marlene   162

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What makes him illegal? Did he enter the US illegally or did he enter legally but stayed too long?

-Yes he entered the US illegally :(

Then there is currently no path for him to become legal without first leaving the US and coming back legally.

05/16/2005 I-129F Sent

05/28/2005 I-129F NOA1

06/21/2005 I-129F NOA2

07/18/2005 Consulate Received package from NVC

11/09/2005 Medical

11/16/2005 Interview APPROVED

12/05/2005 Visa received

12/07/2005 POE Minneapolis

12/17/2005 Wedding

12/20/2005 Applied for SSN

01/14/2005 SSN received in the mail

02/03/2006 AOS sent (Did not apply for EAD or AP)

02/09/2006 NOA

02/16/2006 Case status Online

05/01/2006 Biometrics Appt.

07/12/2006 AOS Interview APPROVED

07/24/2006 GC arrived

05/02/2007 Driver's License - Passed Road Test!

05/27/2008 Lifting of Conditions sent (TSC > VSC)

06/03/2008 Check Cleared

07/08/2008 INFOPASS (I-551 stamp)

07/08/2008 Driver's License renewed

04/20/2009 Lifting of Conditions approved

04/28/2009 Card received in the mail

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Well here's what worries me.. I talked to an immigration lawyer over the phone today and she said there is no way he will ever be able to get his papers because he has been over here for over a year illegally. She said if he goes back to his country and I apply for the I-129 Finance Form he will wait 5-6 months or more over there and then he will get denied because he will have to serve a 10 year penatly which means he will not be able to come back into the US for 10 years!! because he has been over here for more than a year illegally.. She said even if we got married over here and i'm pregnant it doesn't matter. That I would have to have some kind of disease that his country could not treat or a child w/ a disease inorder for him to come over here legally and avoid the 10 year penatly. I was just wondering if any one has gone threw this or knows some one who has who could help us because theres got to be a way around what she is saying! Please Help...sorry again for writing so much.

This sums up what I have come to know. He will be subject to the 10 year ban, regardless. Your child will make no difference.

You may want to consider moving to his country or another to wait out his 10 year ban and then you can petition for him with a waiver and take your chances.

Sri, but what he did was wrong and there is no other choice.

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Phil (Lockport, near Chicago) and Alla (Lobnya, near Moscow)

As of Dec 7, 2009, now Zero miles apart (literally)!

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This sums up what I have come to know. He will be subject to the 10 year ban, regardless. Your child will make no difference.

You may want to consider moving to his country or another to wait out his 10 year ban and then you can petition for him with a waiver and take your chances.

Sri, but what he did was wrong and there is no other choice.

I don't think what he did was wrong..He came over here to make money to help support his family in his country and he was planning on sending money to his family to build him a house over there..he never expected to meet me and fall in love with me in a million years nor did I. but everything happens for a reason.. and as far as me moving to his country that is out of the question..I have a great job that I love and all my family is here..

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