What if my family lived in the US illegally (a child at the time) from 92-2002 and wanting to get married.

[Stingy4 0]

Hi,

I have a question about how far the interview process goes or if this is even a real problem. I believe my family lived illegally in the US from 92-2002, and legally from 2002 - 2006. I met my sweet heart at University in 2003, until we left the country in 06, lost touch for a bit, began talking over the phone from 2007-2010, and I just visited her about a week ago. Now we want to get married.

Actually to even be quite honest I dont even know if we were there illegally from 92-2002, thats what I'm assuming, I havent asked my father yet. But lets say this is the scenario.

Is this going to be a problem for me?

[payxibka 10,045]

Hi,

I have a question about how far the interview process goes or if this is even a real problem. I believe my family lived illegally in the US from 92-2002, and legally from 2002 - 2006. I met my sweet heart at University in 2003, until we left the country in 06, lost touch for a bit, began talking over the phone from 2007-2010, and I just visited her about a week ago. Now we want to get married.

Actually to even be quite honest I dont even know if we were there illegally from 92-2002, thats what I'm assuming, I havent asked my father yet. But lets say this is the scenario.

Is this going to be a problem for me?

How did they go from illegal to legal? Before they could ever have been made legal they would have had to deal with any illegal presence...

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

You're the foreign beneficiary, correct? And you're outside the US now?

If you personally were never in the US illegally as an adult (18 or over) then you shouldn't have a problem, but it's not possible to give concrete advice unless you can be a lot less vague and break this down into details. Exactly why do you think you were in the US illegally, how old were you when you arrived and left, how did your family (parents) obtain legal status, etc.

[Stingy4 0]

How did they go from illegal to legal? Before they could ever have been made legal they would have had to deal with any illegal presence...

Really until I speak to my father about it, thats all the info I have. I know from 2002-2006 my dad had something called an H1B1? In 2002 I was 16 in 2002, and I know we were hear legally from 2002-2006. I have absolutely no idea what our status was in the US before 2002. I'm hoping to speak to my father tonight. I just never really asked questions.

I am the foreign beneficiary yes, and I am outside the US now.

As far as the interview goes. How far into history do they go, or will they just ask questions from the date we met? 2003 and forward?

Thank you.

[payxibka 10,045]

Really until I speak to my father about it, thats all the info I have. I know from 2002-2006 my dad had something called an H1B1? In 2002 I was 16 in 2002, and I know we were hear legally from 2002-2006. I have absolutely no idea what our status was in the US before 2002. I'm hoping to speak to my father tonight. I just never really asked questions.

I am the foreign beneficiary yes, and I am outside the US now.

As far as the interview goes. How far into history do they go, or will they just ask questions from the date we met? 2003 and forward?

Thank you.

If he was illegal for the amount of time you think... he NEVER would have been give an H1-B visa when he was

[Stingy4 0]

If he was illegal for the amount of time you think... he NEVER would have been give an H1-B visa when he was

Unless we were able to avoid customs knowing we we're illegal. I'm very curious now, I'll definitely get back when I get some more info.

[Indy90 21]

Really until I speak to my father about it, thats all the info I have. I know from 2002-2006 my dad had something called an H1B1? In 2002 I was 16 in 2002, and I know we were hear legally from 2002-2006. I have absolutely no idea what our status was in the US before 2002. I'm hoping to speak to my father tonight. I just never really asked questions.

I am the foreign beneficiary yes, and I am outside the US now.

As far as the interview goes. How far into history do they go, or will they just ask questions from the date we met? 2003 and forward?

Thank you.

What country are you from? Some consulates are quite a bit more nasty than others, so that information will help. I would recommend speaking to your dad quickly, but thankfully you were not illegal upon turning 18.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

Really until I speak to my father about it, thats all the info I have. I know from 2002-2006 my dad had something called an H1B1? In 2002 I was 16 in 2002, and I know we were hear legally from 2002-2006. I have absolutely no idea what our status was in the US before 2002. I'm hoping to speak to my father tonight. I just never really asked questions.

I am the foreign beneficiary yes, and I am outside the US now.

As far as the interview goes. How far into history do they go, or will they just ask questions from the date we met? 2003 and forward?

Thank you.

No, there's a lot of detail missing, much of it you probably already know. You are from Chile, correct?

How did you enter the US in 1992? Did you pass through a border checkpoint? Did you come by air or sea?

What exactly happened in 2002? Did you physically leave the US, and then return when your dad got an H1B1 visa? If you left, did you pass through a border checkpoint when you left? Is there an exit stamp in your passport for this?

If you were 16 in 2002, then you were 20 when you left in 2006, correct? Is there an H4 visa in your passport?

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving from K-1 Process to General Immigration Discussion.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

I've got a suggestion: ask your daddy.

[Stingy4 0]

I've got a suggestion: ask your daddy.

Thats what I'm planning on doing. A S S.

Edited June 7, 2010 by Stingy4

[Tick Tock 3]

Hi there, Stingy.

Please do not take offense in the reply given by Bob. Though it is a very straight-forward reply and though it seems to have rubbed you the wrong way, I believe it is the best reply given so far.

One thing I am learning about the immigration process is this: if you start thinking about hypothetical situations, you may cause more stress and worry to yourself than necessary. I do not know if you are stressing or worrying but I feel this is worth mentioning. As an individual who has spent a great deal of time in limbo, worrying about things... I can tell you that my health has suffered.

I am afraid I cannot give any advice directly relating to your own situation, however I felt I ought to reply in the hopes of helping to keep things calm and on topic. I'm rather new to this forum and generally speaking, some folks will be more to the point and down to "brass tacks" than others. In most cases, such replies are not to upset others but to remain clear and concise to avoid confusion.

The first step in your immigration journey, in my humble opinion, is that you need to know where you stand. In this case, yes, a definite explanation from your father would be best. When you know where you stand, the folks on Visa Journey will be able to help point you to the path you need to take to get to your goal.

Best wishes to you!

[antoneya 9]

Thats what I'm planning on doing. A S S.

Don't take it personally, that's "Just Bob" being Bob...That's the way we link him.

[msd 3]

He's probably ust upset because he already mentioned x times before that he was going to ask his dad.

I get pissy too if people tell me to do something I already said I was going to.

Good luck for you!

My guess is that IF you were there illegally, they won't hold it against you since you were minor then.

That is just guess though.