Abuse, divorce and citizenship

[Amber12 0]

Please, if anyone has any advice.

 

i brought my ex husband and his son here. He was physically, mentally and financially abusive for 8 years and I finally got out. Since the divorce, I’m  happy and moved on, but my ex has assaulted his new girlfriend, ended up in jail (charges dropped) has an active restraining order that he breaks, and has had 5 CPS cases for abuse against his son. 
 

he applied for citizenship and it’s pending. He submitted the papers showing he was arrested but not charged. But I’m afraid USCIS doesn’t know about the restraining order or CPS cases. He wants his citizenship to legally carry a gun. I’m scared to death for his new girlfriend and especially his son (who I raised from little baby, for 8 years). 
 
can I contact USCIS to give them info? How? Calling doesn’t get through to anyone. Most importantly, will my ex know that I contacted them? Trust me, this is no bitter ex situation, this is truly fearing for lives here. His girl and his son, as well as myself if he finds out. 
 

thank you. 

[Boiler 45,427]

You can buy a gun as a Permanent Resident. No need for Citizenship, now Citizenship does get you off the hook as far as the I 864 is concerned.

 

How do you know what he has submitted on his N400?

[Amber12 0]

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

You can buy a gun as a Permanent Resident. No need for Citizenship, now Citizenship does get you off the hook as far as the I 864 is concerned.

 

How do you know what he has submitted on his N400?

I do have communication with him because I still see his son. I’m still mom to him. So I’ve heard all about his N-400 and his legal troubles. I even had his son while he was in jail, and when CPS was investigating him.  He’s under the impression that he can’t own a gun until he gets his citizenship. I have no idea but didn’t question it. 

[Boiler 45,427]

4 minutes ago, Amber12 said:

I do have communication with him because I still see his son. I’m still mom to him. So I’ve heard all about his N-400 and his legal troubles. I even had his son while he was in jail, and when CPS was investigating him.  He’s under the impression that he can’t own a gun until he gets his citizenship. I have no idea but didn’t question it. 

Passing a background check is a bigger issue and yes USCIS will also check that out so if he lies he is in big trouble.

[Amber12 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

Passing a background check is a bigger issue and yes USCIS will also check that out so if he lies he is in big trouble.

I don’t think anything will show on a background check, that’s the part I’m afraid of. CPS reports won’t show. An arrest with no charges won’t show. A restraining order either.

[OldUser 6,581]

He can legally own a gun as of today. Him naturalizing or not doesn't change the fact.

 

If you're worried about your security, please cease any communication with him, change address and don't give any clues about your location in social media. 

 

His naturalization is his own problem, you have nothing to do with it. USCIS will likely find out about his wrongdoings, do not worry about it.

 

I'd focus on stripping him off parental rights and getting full custody over your child if you think your son is in danger.

Edited February 22, 2023 by OldUser

[Amber12 0]

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

He can legally own a gun as of today. Him naturalizing or not doesn't change the fact.

 

If you're worried about your security, please cease any communication with him, change address and don't give any clues about your location in social media. 

 

His naturalization is his own problem, you have nothing to do with it. USCIS will likely find out about his wrongdoings, do not worry about it.

I’m not too worried about me, more than anything, his son that he has documented abuse of. And I’ve been mom his whole life, I cannot change my address and cease communication, im a better mom than that. I have to do my best to protect him 

[OldUser 6,581]

4 minutes ago, Amber12 said:

I’m not too worried about me, more than anything, his son that he has documented abuse of. And I’ve been mom his whole life, I cannot change my address and cease communication, im a better mom than that. I have to do my best to protect him 

This is not an immigration issue. Consult lawyers about getting full custody over your son. Here are some cases when full custody can be granted:

 

• The other parent has been incarcerated, or has a considerably negative criminal record; and/or
• There is a history of abuse or neglect by the other parent.

 

If you have proof of abuse etc, you will have a chance of winning this case.

Edited February 22, 2023 by OldUser

[Amber12 0]

2 minutes ago, OldUser said:

This is not an immigration issue. Consult lawyers about getting full custody over your son. Here are some cases when full custody can be granted:

 

• The other parent has been incarcerated, or has a considerably negative criminal record; and/or
• There is a history of abuse or neglect by the other parent.

 

If you have proof of abuse etc, you will have a chance of winning this case.

Thank you for the advice 

[JeanneAdil 6,483]

you don't need to do anything

the criminal report USCIS does will show restraining order and arrests

if he does not admit them on the N400,  he has lied to immigration

 

Let it be and stay away

u can not even help his new gf,,   i tried to once and u just can't 

u can only report abuse if the son shows signs of it (bruises or bone breaks) and that would be to local police not USCIS

[TBoneTX 45,222]

Thread is moved to Off Topic -- not an immigration issue.

[Ontarkie 14,205]

If you have any court documents, CPS document, restraining order go ahead and submit it. That is all you can do about him. 

If CPS placed the child back with his father and is willing to help you. Try to get custody of the boy. I know he is not your biological son so you don't have parental rights but CPS may help you.