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My wife was brought into the country illegally when she was 15 years old by her mother who is now a Resident Alien. I married her when she was 19. Does anyone know if there is an exemption for her becasue she entered while illegally as a juvenile?
No, there is no exemption but this will be a mitigating factor when you file the I-601. She cannot adjust status in the US. She will have to leave. Your visa will be denied at the interview and you will file the I-601.
She started accumulating illegal presence at the age of 18. Is she still in the US?
She started accumulating illegal presence at the age of 18. Is she still in the US?
QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Oct 25 2009, 06:38 AM) 
No, there is no exemption but this will be a mitigating factor when you file the I-601. She cannot adjust status in the US. She will have to leave. Your visa will be denied at the interview and you will file the I-601.
She started accumulating illegal presence at the age of 18. Is she still in the US?
She started accumulating illegal presence at the age of 18. Is she still in the US?
Unfortunately, this post is absolutely correct. You will need to file I-601 and I-212 with the embassy once your interview comes around. You have some tough decisions to make because these forms usually take about a year to process. Each form cost around $545.00 each but are expected to go up this year. Sorry I couldn't give you better news.
Good Luck
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