If she was fingerprinted while attempting to cross.....

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Drew, the reason for the hardship letter is because your fiancee already has a 10 year ban for illegal presence greater than 1 year. Therefore, she is ineligible to receive a Visa.

HOWEVER, you can file a Waiver (this is technically a waiver of inadmissibility). This will allow her to return sooner than 10 years is up. The only thing is, in order for it to be approved, you need to show that you would suffer hardships if she can't return. For example...say you have a medical condition. You say, I have this medical condition that can't be treated adequately in Mexico (and get a doctor's letter). Or, I couldn't get work in Mexico, or I couldn't pay back my debts in Mexico. The MOST extreme hardships are medical or family-related, for example, if you provide support for a parent or relative. Also if you have any children by a previous relationship, that's considered a hardship. Just think about it-what would happen if you had to move to Mexico to be with her? Or what would happen if she couldn't come back here for 10 years? Write it all down and provide documental evidence.

If she is already in the States I would go and talk to a good immigration lawyer before you do anything and before she leaves the States....

Kezzie

she went back 2 months ago..........

Make sure she does NOT return, or you will not be eligible to file the Waiver.

[drewdnb 0]

Drew, the reason for the hardship letter is because your fiancee already has a 10 year ban for illegal presence greater than 1 year. Therefore, she is ineligible to receive a Visa.

HOWEVER, you can file a Waiver (this is technically a waiver of inadmissibility). This will allow her to return sooner than 10 years is up. The only thing is, in order for it to be approved, you need to show that you would suffer hardships if she can't return. For example...say you have a medical condition. You say, I have this medical condition that can't be treated adequately in Mexico (and get a doctor's letter). Or, I couldn't get work in Mexico, or I couldn't pay back my debts in Mexico. The MOST extreme hardships are medical or family-related, for example, if you provide support for a parent or relative. Also if you have any children by a previous relationship, that's considered a hardship. Just think about it-what would happen if you had to move to Mexico to be with her? Or what would happen if she couldn't come back here for 10 years? Write it all down and provide documental evidence.

If she is already in the States I would go and talk to a good immigration lawyer before you do anything and before she leaves the States....

Kezzie

she went back 2 months ago..........

Make sure she does NOT return, or you will not be eligible to file the Waiver.

I understand now............thank you all so much. I have saved this convo as a Word doc. so I can refer to it later................I am so glad I came here........now I know things are possible and have a clue as to what avenues to explore!!!!!

Thank you, Drew

[Kez/JWolf 6]

if she is not in the states then all you can do is follow the advice from MissLiss.. I thought from the way you were talking she was here... now

Good Luck

Kezzie

[Traviesa 0]

It IS possible...not the easiest thing, but possible. If you need further explanation or you are interested in speaking with an attorney, I'll recommend ours...her name is Laurel Scott and her website is www.visacentral.net She has a FREE chat session on Wednesdays from 11 am - noon Central Time. You are most welcome to come! If you need anything, feel free to contact me. I know this process about inside and out by now.

[drewdnb 0]

It IS possible...not the easiest thing, but possible. If you need further explanation or you are interested in speaking with an attorney, I'll recommend ours...her name is Laurel Scott and her website is www.visacentral.net She has a FREE chat session on Wednesdays from 11 am - noon Central Time. You are most welcome to come! If you need anything, feel free to contact me. I know this process about inside and out by now.

where is this "chat session"?

[Traviesa 0]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. Go to her website. Somewhere down the page, there is a link to the free chat. Like I said, she comes to chat Wednesdays from 11 am - noon Central Time.

[drewdnb 0]

Sorry, I wasn't clear. Go to her website. Somewhere down the page, there is a link to the free chat. Like I said, she comes to chat Wednesdays from 11 am - noon Central Time.

Gracias Amiga!!!

[Traviesa 0]

De nada...

[gimygirl 0]

I met a beautiful Mexican girl whom I am deeply in love with. She recently returned to Mexico to be with her dying grandfather.

she lived here for 2 years illegally and went back home 2 months ago

If she is already in the States I would go and talk to a good immigration lawyer before you do anything and before she leaves the States....

Kezzie

she went back 2 months ago ..........

if she is not in the states then all you can do is follow the advice from MissLiss.. I thought from the way you were talking she was here... now

just some general advice since the opportunity has arisen ... *looks around to make sure there are no toes i'm stepping on* reading the posts is often helpful when formulating a reply!

best of luck to you drew!! follow melissa's advice (she's since become a pro!! ) and check out their waiver thread for further advice!! it's a girls club right now but i'm sure they would welcome you with open arms!!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I met a beautiful Mexican girl whom I am deeply in love with. She recently returned to Mexico to be with her dying grandfather.

she lived here for 2 years illegally and went back home 2 months ago

If she is already in the States I would go and talk to a good immigration lawyer before you do anything and before she leaves the States....

she went back 2 months ago ..........

if she is not in the states then all you can do is follow the advice from MissLiss.. I thought from the way you were talking she was here... now

just some general advice since the opportunity has arisen ... *looks around to make sure there are no toes i'm stepping on* reading the posts is often helpful when formulating a reply!

Kezzie,

You've been Gimy'd!

[drewdnb 0]

I met a beautiful Mexican girl whom I am deeply in love with. She recently returned to Mexico to be with her dying grandfather.

she lived here for 2 years illegally and went back home 2 months ago

If she is already in the States I would go and talk to a good immigration lawyer before you do anything and before she leaves the States....

she went back 2 months ago ..........

if she is not in the states then all you can do is follow the advice from MissLiss.. I thought from the way you were talking she was here... now

just some general advice since the opportunity has arisen ... *looks around to make sure there are no toes i'm stepping on* reading the posts is often helpful when formulating a reply!

Kezzie,

You've been Gimy'd!

Gracias todos!

[drewdnb 0]

I met a beautiful Mexican girl whom I am deeply in love with. She recently returned to Mexico to be with her dying grandfather.

she lived here for 2 years illegally and went back home 2 months ago

If she is already in the States I would go and talk to a good immigration lawyer before you do anything and before she leaves the States....

she went back 2 months ago ..........

if she is not in the states then all you can do is follow the advice from MissLiss.. I thought from the way you were talking she was here... now

just some general advice since the opportunity has arisen ... *looks around to make sure there are no toes i'm stepping on* reading the posts is often helpful when formulating a reply!

Kezzie,

You've been Gimy'd!

Gracias todos!

can someone tell me ..........what is the very first form she needs to complete and where I can find it? Is it a printable form from a website or will I need to drive to the embassy to aquire it? She has never applied for legal entry so there is nothing on file yet............thanx again!

Drew

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

can someone tell me ..........what is the very first form she needs to complete and where I can find it? Is it a printable form from a website or will I need to drive to the embassy to aquire it? She has never applied for legal entry so there is nothing on file yet............thanx again!

Drew

Did you decide which visa you want?

[drewdnb 0]

can someone tell me ..........what is the very first form she needs to complete and where I can find it? Is it a printable form from a website or will I need to drive to the embassy to aquire it? She has never applied for legal entry so there is nothing on file yet............thanx again!

Drew

Did you decide which visa you want?

this is where i'm confused..............I want her to be able to come here eventually as my fiancee/wife, I know it will take alot of time and I know I need to file the waiver and hardship letter and all............but what form do I need to get the ball rolling.........

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

can someone tell me ..........what is the very first form she needs to complete and where I can find it? Is it a printable form from a website or will I need to drive to the embassy to aquire it? She has never applied for legal entry so there is nothing on file yet............thanx again!

Drew

Did you decide which visa you want?

this is where i'm confused..............I want her to be able to come here eventually as my fiancee/wife, I know it will take alot of time and I know I need to file the waiver and hardship letter and all............but what form do I need to get the ball rolling.........

You have to decide whether you want her to come as your fiance or wife. Have you read the Guides?