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[aishka 0]

Hi.

This is my first post here.

I understand that I will probably need to discuss this with a lawyer and don't hold anyone to anything I hear here.

My boyfriend has been living in the US illegally for more than 10 years. I want to marry him and have a family but wonder if it's just too much of a headache.

It seems possible that opening ourselves to scrutiny is just asking for trouble and maybe we shouldn't bother. Presumably even if he goes back to Mexico and pretends that he was never here to begin with and we apply for a fiancee visa the lack of a paper trail there will be an issue?

Sorry if I sound like a jerk. It'ssurprisingy hard to find info about this.

I'd appreciate any help anyone might be able to offer. Thanks.

[john_and_marlene 162]

It is against the terms of service to "Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method."

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...&page=terms

[Sweetgirl 0]

Hi.

This is my first post here.

I understand that I will probably need to discuss this with a lawyer and don't hold anyone to anything I hear here.

My boyfriend has been living in the US illegally for more than 10 years. I want to marry him and have a family but wonder if it's just too much of a headache.

It seems possible that opening ourselves to scrutiny is just asking for trouble and maybe we shouldn't bother. Presumably even if he goes back to Mexico and pretends that he was never here to begin with and we apply for a fiancee visa the lack of a paper trail there will be an issue?

Sorry if I sound like a jerk. It'ssurprisingy hard to find info about this.

I'd appreciate any help anyone might be able to offer. Thanks.

HI !

I've heard that there is a kind of law in United States about that if you live in U.S. even illegally for 10 years you are eligible or even automatially can become a U.S.citizen.,but i guess you still need to file papers for that anyways.So,there is no need for your fiancee to go back to the home country i think. Your fiancee should defenetely go and consult with immigration attorney first.At least most of the attorneys consultations are free.So at least you will know what to expect in your fiancee case.

Best wishes

[Sweetgirl 0]

Hi.

This is my first post here.

I understand that I will probably need to discuss this with a lawyer and don't hold anyone to anything I hear here.

My boyfriend has been living in the US illegally for more than 10 years. I want to marry him and have a family but wonder if it's just too much of a headache.

It seems possible that opening ourselves to scrutiny is just asking for trouble and maybe we shouldn't bother. Presumably even if he goes back to Mexico and pretends that he was never here to begin with and we apply for a fiancee visa the lack of a paper trail there will be an issue?

Sorry if I sound like a jerk. It'ssurprisingy hard to find info about this.

I'd appreciate any help anyone might be able to offer. Thanks.

Though,i think that illegal residence in the U.S is not a good idea and equals to a fraudulent acts.

Though,i've heard that George Bush would really like to legalize all of the illegal immigrants for the purpose that the goverment is gonna be more secure in this position and won't have to pay wellfares and other means tested benefits to illegals.Not sure what is that exactly going on ,but something like that.

Still,illegal residence is not a good idea and your fiancee may face 10-20 years penalty not coming back to the U.S. for any reason,when he or she come back to mexico.

Consult an immigration attorney.

Best wishes

[lucyrich 20]

I've heard that there is a kind of law in United States about that if you live in U.S. even illegally for 10 years you are eligible or even automatially can become a U.S.citizen.

Absolutely NOT true under current law, though perhaps what you heard had some sort of basis in fact according to a law that was in effect at some time in the past.

Currently (since 2001) if a person enters illegally, there is no way for that person to adjust status while remaining inside the US. But if that person leaves the US after accumulating more than a year's illegal presence, there's a ten year bar on admissibility, starting from the day of leaving the US.

That's just a rough summary -- anyone in circumstances close to this should discuss their individual case with an attorney.

[sparkofcreation 0]

Presumably even if he goes back to Mexico and pretends that he was never here to begin with and we apply for a fiancee visa the lack of a paper trail there will be an issue?

They will probably know anyway, especially if he was ever turned back by Border Patrol. And if you ever lie to them, even once, they can deport you at any time [deport him, I mean]--in fact, they can even strip his citizenship and deport him decades from now, if they find out. The first rule of legal immigration is never, ever, EVER lie to USCIS.

Lucyrich is correct about the current state of the law. However, you could also file for a waiver of the 10 year ban, in which case there's a chance it might only be a few years of him living in Mexico.

There are a few people here who have done what you're asking about. I'd try asking in the Latin America forum (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=96 ).

PS Why is this in the citizenship forum?

Edited June 29, 2007 by sparkofcreation