Please help overstay 5 years and married to usc

[Anh map 2,098]

I'm really appreciated all the help.I will wait until i give birth and find a good immigration lawyer to discuss my situation. If any know a good immigration lawyer in Bay Area CA let me know.

Thanks for all

The baby won't make it any "easier" regarding immigration so go ahead and get started now with an attorney to learn what lies ahead. The steps are likely not going to be easy. The sooner you begin, the sooner you know your options.

[Fandango 1,439]

It turns my stomach to see the baby being the path back to the usa. And they say there's no such thing as an 'anchor baby'.

OP, does your husband know of your status?

[katiemanny 64]

The baby won't make it any "easier" regarding immigration so go ahead and get started now with an attorney to learn what lies ahead. The steps are likely not going to be easy. The sooner you begin, the sooner you know your options.

Her only option will always be to return to her home country and start from scratch with her new husband filling a new application to bring her as a spouse, plus the waiver for overstaying. If I was her I would just contact a lawyer who specializes in Waivers to cut cost.

K1 visa made it clear to leave if you've decided not to marry the Petitioner, hiring a lawyer to tell you whats your option after not meeting the requirement is a waste of money.

Edited April 13, 2011 by katiemanny

[Harsh_77 716]

Why are people giving advice on how to illegally enter this country, she is illegal and should be reported to USCIS now, not given advice how to avoid paying for her crime.

Have rasied this question over and over on this board, but sometimes ppl on this forum have a soft corner for the family and tell them how they can circumvent the system.

In this case OP will be able to move back to US since she is married to USC now, after they file for waiver which more or liekly will be approved and her illegal stay would be forgiven.

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

I'm really appreciated all the help.I will wait until i give birth and find a good immigration lawyer to discuss my situation. If any know a good immigration lawyer in Bay Area CA let me know.

Thanks for all

What country are you from? Different attorneys have specific experience dealing with immigrants from specific countries. Depending on the country, you may be better off hiring an attorney who is not in the bay area.

[Boiler 43,630]

The big question is the Country concerned, some are much easier than others.

If you are Mexican you could be back in a few days.

[ER Team :) 5]

To All - remember that we are not here to judge anyone, just help, give advice on what's the best way to deal with the mess someone put themselves in. So please restrain yourselves from any judgmental comments...it's pretty annoying, no one is asking what do you think about this VJ member and what she has done. She simply asks what's the best way to proceed.

[san diego 407]

[quote name=ER Team ' timestamp='1302704590' post='4606071]

To All - remember that we are not here to judge anyone, just help, give advice on what's the best way to deal with the mess someone put themselves in. So please restrain yourselves from any judgmental comments...it's pretty annoying, no one is asking what do you think about this VJ member and what she has done. She simply asks what's the best way to proceed.

I agree that we should not judge. However, I agree with previous posts that we should not help people that committed crime of entering this country illegally. I live in California and I am tired of those illegals eating up my taxes!

They don't pay taxes and they receive all the benefits.

[Boiler 43,630]

I agree that we should not judge. However, I agree with previous posts that we should not help people that committed crime of entering this country illegally. I live in California and I am tired of those illegals eating up my taxes!

They don't pay taxes and they receive all the benefits.

She entered the Country legally, on a K1.

Even if she had entered wet foot, it is not a crime, interestingly. If you have an issue with that you need to speak to your Representatives.

[B_J 2,752]

Why are people giving advice on how to illegally enter this country, she is illegal and should be reported to USCIS now, not given advice how to avoid paying for her crime.

I don't think anybody is giving advice on how to illegally enter the country. Actually, everybody is doing the exact opposite. She already entered legally. Everybody is giving advice on what she can now legally do to fix her situation.

[san diego 407]

She entered the Country legally, on a K1.

Even if she had entered wet foot, it is not a crime, interestingly. If you have an issue with that you need to speak to your Representatives.

I do not have an issue with anything on this web site as long as we help people that are trying to do things legally. I have a problem with helping people that are here illegally. This is cheating and we should not assist in cheating. This is my issue. Either way you put it the moment her K1 expired she IS illegal.

[Justine+David 218]

You've got a lot learn, young grasshopper...

[Casprd 167]

I don't see anyone as giving her advice on how to circumvent the system. Everyone is saying the same thing. Contact an attorney but you will have to go home. Filing for a hardship waiver is not circumventing the system. I would much rather they receive advice on how to become legal the correct way than to be completely turned away and have them give up and just remain here illegally. Given that they violated the initial K1 I can see that being the case very quickly.

This is an inherent problem with the K1 visa IMO.

[Dakine10 5,452]

I agree that we should not judge. However, I agree with previous posts that we should not help people that committed crime of entering this country illegally. I live in California and I am tired of those illegals eating up my taxes!

They don't pay taxes and they receive all the benefits.

It's against the TOS to assist or instruct others in committing illegal immigration acts. It is NOT against the TOS to give others advice on what they can legally do. Helping others immigrate legally is one of the purposes of this site.

[Operator 1,925]

You've got a lot learn, young grasshopper...

Are you suggesting that the overstay is not illegal? This grasshopper is confused. She entered legally and overstayed...? I know its not the topic but shouldn't the OP try to make that situation right before trying to adjust or applying for another visa?

Sorry I'm a still a rookie.