Helped Asylee and went bad - would this affect Immigration Status?

[Mandie3385 1]

Hi, 

My husband has 7 years living here in the US as a Permanent Resident. We originally filed for the K1 visa and have been almost all the way through the process - the next step is citizenship! An old friend of ours came to the US through the entry point illegally and was detained by I.C.E, he applied for asylum as he qualifies for it. My husband offered to let him live with us while he was awaiting to present his case for asylum or be deported (whichever happens). We let him stay with us and he reported his residence to I.C.E. as our home address. Then, the guy had 2 of his friends come up here the same way without telling us! When the 2 friends entered the U.S. the guy reported OUR ADDRESS to I.C.E. as their place of residence too. We had a discussion with the guy and he ended up leaving the house to get an apartment or hotel or place to stay with his two friends instead. He no longer lives here - I'm not even sure where he lives now. 

Now that 3 asylee applicants used our address for I.C.E., does anyone know if that somehow affects my husband's process for citizenship? My husband was hoping it doesn't look bad on us or look like we helped people enter and then they disappeared. I know this is a rare situation but if anyone has any insight, let me know. 

 

Also, please be kind in the comments. The friend we helped was a friend for many years - we didn't know he was helping 2 other people come behind our backs and then leave. He let us stay with him and his family many years ago when we were in his home country and we kept in touch over the years. Throughout my husband's immigration process we sent the friend money when he needed it. Now he owes us a bunch of money and is gone. To say we're surprised is an understatement but what worries us more is that it could somehow look bad on us when my husband applies for citizenship. 

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

Do you have a question for us?

[Mike E 11,739]

12 minutes ago, Mandie3385 said:

Now that 3 asylee applicants used our address for I.C.E., does anyone know if that somehow affects my husband's process for citizenship? 

@Crazy Cat I believe that is the question 

[Chancy 6,241]

14 minutes ago, Mandie3385 said:

Now that 3 asylee applicants used our address for I.C.E., does anyone know if that somehow affects my husband's process for citizenship?

 

As long as your husband did not help any of the 3 asylees to enter the US illegally, then he can answer the relevant question in the N-400 with "No" (Have you EVER helped anyone to enter, or try to enter, the United States illegally?)  Helping an asylee already in the US is not the same as helping someone enter illegally.  But if it was your husband who funded his friend's attempt to enter illegally, then it would not be truthful to answer "No" to that question in the N-400.

 

As to your address being used on immigration forms, it's possible, though unlikely, for ICE or USCIS officers to drop by for a visit regarding the asylees.  But your husband has no control over who uses your address on forms.

 

[Ontarkie 14,227]

Adding on to the above by Chancy. 

 

If anyone comes to your house you tell them exactly what you said here. He split and the others you don't know. Just be honest as always. 

[Adventine 3,196]

If your husband has chats, emails or other evidence of discussions with his friend about this topic, he should save them. Just in case.

[fromthewater 11]

N-400 Question 22. 

22. Have you EVER committed, assisted in committing, or attempted to commit, a crime or offense for which you were NOT arrested?

It's not for any of us to judge or decide, but doesn't this count as "assisted in committing a crime or offense"?