Messy immigration situation

[anita2149 0]

I am not sure where to actually put this, I'm sorry if I have put this in the wrong spot.

Okay, first off, my husband and I just moved back to the States by getting his green card by doing the IR-1 with consular processing.We did everything by the book, followed all the rules, and got his green card granted after 7 months.

The situation I am curious about is my sister (US citizen) and her husband. First off, let's just say that my sister is completely clueless and her husband is a jerk who thinks rules don't apply to him. They are doing everything wrong- to the point of immigration fraud. We are not close, I haven't spoken to my sister in months.

Basically, back in May they decided to move back to the States from Australia. After trying to "renew" his green card from 7 years ago, my brother in law decided to get a B1/B2 visa to get back in the country. He had no job, no house, no other family in Australia and entered the country with his citizen wife and 4 children who were clearly moving back to the States. He had a return ticket, so they let him in. (IMO, someone should be fired for letting him in...).

So anyway, he got in and they applied for AOS. Apparently the I130 was granted, but the financial sponsorship paperwork has been rejected twice based on the sponsor even though all criteria were actually met. So, now they are refilling with a different sponsor.

Basically, what happens next??? I'm actually really angry that it looks like they are getting away with this. My husband and I just spent months apart, with three young kids sobbing every night because they miss daddy, and even longer in process trying to do this right, I hate to see people short cutting and screwing the system. Is this something that will get caught out in the interview if/when he gets one? I have previously given them my two cents about what is legal and what is not, but like I said, my brother in law thinks rules don't apply to him. I'm staying right out of this, I'd just like to know what you think might happen in this situation.

[NikLR 13,220]

~~moved to general immigration discussion from IR1/CR1 process and procedures~~

Since they're committing fraud, you can choose to report it to ICE or not. They may or may not get away with it, but most likely will.

[firebird00 66]

Well my opinion is that leave them alone and focus on your life, good for you that you are legal and you will not face any troubles. Whatever they will face wont be your problem.

[Torete 121]

I am not sure where to actually put this, I'm sorry if I have put this in the wrong spot.

Okay, first off, my husband and I just moved back to the States by getting his green card by doing the IR-1 with consular processing.We did everything by the book, followed all the rules, and got his green card granted after 7 months.

The situation I am curious about is my sister (US citizen) and her husband. First off, let's just say that my sister is completely clueless and her husband is a jerk who thinks rules don't apply to him. They are doing everything wrong- to the point of immigration fraud. We are not close, I haven't spoken to my sister in months.

Basically, back in May they decided to move back to the States from Australia. After trying to "renew" his green card from 7 years ago, my brother in law decided to get a B1/B2 visa to get back in the country. He had no job, no house, no other family in Australia and entered the country with his citizen wife and 4 children who were clearly moving back to the States. He had a return ticket, so they let him in. (IMO, someone should be fired for letting him in...).

So anyway, he got in and they applied for AOS. Apparently the I130 was granted, but the financial sponsorship paperwork has been rejected twice based on the sponsor even though all criteria were actually met. So, now they are refilling with a different sponsor.

Basically, what happens next??? I'm actually really angry that it looks like they are getting away with this. My husband and I just spent months apart, with three young kids sobbing every night because they miss daddy, and even longer in process trying to do this right, I hate to see people short cutting and screwing the system. Is this something that will get caught out in the interview if/when he gets one? I have previously given them my two cents about what is legal and what is not, but like I said, my brother in law thinks rules don't apply to him. I'm staying right out of this, I'd just like to know what you think might happen in this situation.

No offense intended, but consider taking your own advice for all the reasons you listed above. Let them live their lives and you yours. Curiosity for curiosities sake is overrated.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

What you do is you mind your beeswax and stay out like you said that you would. It's pretty much done now so let them be. Just worry about your journey.

Intent isn't something that can cause a denial.

Edited November 26, 2015 by Transborderwife

[Essiej 42]

I can see ur frustration, like people said here just leave it be. But hey, they are the ones who are gonna worry later. Not you, u can sleep well at night cus u know u did it the good way,

[MADDEN 40]

I would let it be, as you know from your own experience its hard for families to be separated especially those of us with children, as you said yourself you spent months apart from your husband with your own kids sobbing every night cause they miss him, do you really want to be the reason why your nieces/nephews are without their dad?

[Boiler 43,381]

Why did he get a B, why not just come over on the VWP?

Sounds like the only issue they have is the sponsorship which is now sorted?

[mallafri76 1,012]

I feel your frustration and it's a stupid rule where people can AOS from VWP or a tourist visa just because they're married to a USC but it is what it is. Her husband was checked and let into the country by CBP, he's married to a USC and the paperwork seems to be pretty much done. Why spend your time and energy on trying to find a way to punish them for not following the rules? Yeah, it totally sucks and if you feel that strongly about it, write your Congressman/woman and Senator, join an immigration lobbying group and put that time and energy into trying to get that law changed.

[Boiler 43,381]

There is an Immigration Lobbying Group to stop people adjusting form non immigrant visa's and VWP?

Edited November 27, 2015 by Boiler

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Clearly it isn't very successful

[Cathi 5,607]

I feel your frustration and it's a stupid rule where people can AOS from VWP or a tourist visa just because they're married to a USC but it is what it is. Her husband was checked and let into the country by CBP, he's married to a USC and the paperwork seems to be pretty much done. Why spend your time and energy on trying to find a way to punish them for not following the rules? Yeah, it totally sucks and if you feel that strongly about it, write your Congressman/woman and Senator, join an immigration lobbying group and put that time and energy into trying to get that law changed.

what lobbying group?

[blest.but.strest 50]

I am not sure where to actually put this, I'm sorry if I have put this in the wrong spot.

Okay, first off, my husband and I just moved back to the States by getting his green card by doing the IR-1 with consular processing.We did everything by the book, followed all the rules, and got his green card granted after 7 months...

So if I understand well, you are mad because you were away from your husband for months during your process and your sister that you haven't spoken to in months gets to go thru the process with her husband by he side?? Really? No disrespect but you need to mind your own business, and to answer your question: they are in a real marriage and your sister is a USC, nothing will happen to them, he will get his green card and their lives will go on.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

Clearly it isn't very successful

[NikLR 13,220]

Guys... a person can vent here without all the criticisms. Please stop with the judgement. We're allowed to be annoyed at people who circumvent the law.