I've been desperate for legal help on a unique CR-1 case, which has been causing my husband and I a lot of despair.
I have searched for a knowledgeable immigration lawyer throughout this year, but can't find any consistency or one that is able to provide advice (outside of citing the same INA laws to help my partner's case for a CR-1) that'll hopefully get us a waiver for him to join me in the US.
My partner, throughout childhood, was a victim of horrific abuse before and under care of the NZ government, as recently disclosed by the Royal Commission inquiry into abuse in state care. He didn't obtain the proper moral compass (something that should be factored into what is a CIMT) before his ejection, which led to poor decisions resulting in old convictions in youth (all non-custodial), then therapy helped build morals after the damage was done. He has since been rehabilitated and can show good moral character, but it seems to not matter in this process?
Despite his background, lawyers have been either unable to assist or doubtful that his case will be accepted, disregarding his whole story, and conclude that he won't be allowed to enter the US.
I have been told countless times by community members in immigration groups to go move with him in his country, but no one realizes that his last conviction is considered a specified offense, and therefore a lifetime ban, so he cannot sponsor me to live with him. I've tried applying overseas, but no employer has wanted to hire me and sponsor a visa. He is stuck in social housing, still a prisoner to his own government.
What are we supposed to do when no lawyer can help us, and without aid we will never be able to live together?! We are very hopeful and positive people who have been through some serious garbage, but this whole situation is agonizing and taking a toll on our mental health...