al in socal
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Hi,
Looking for some info - brief intro re: immigration status:
1. Partner came in w/o inspection
2. Was violently robbed about 1.5 years ago
3. We got married (after 18 years together w/ TONS of proof of bona fide relationship & years together)
4. He got into some trouble - driving w/o license (arrested)
5. U visa was put in and approved! Now status is deferred until next Oct when more visas available but apparently he can & has submitted app for temp employment authorization
6. He's still in removal proceedings from the driving trouble ...
7. I-130 has been submitted as well - but like a year after U-Visa app - applied November, 2014 (last month)
8. Removal court date, end of March, 2015
2 questions:
1. What to expect at the removal court date??
2. Also - now that this visa is semi-approved does this make it so he won't need the hardship waiver for the I-130 due to entry w/o inspection?
Thanks for any / all advice.
Al in SoCal
I-918 (U Visa) deferred status - married to USC
in Waivers (I-601 and I-212) and Administrative Processes (221g)
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Sure - definitely understand. Lawyer's opinion is that removal will be delayed then dismissed.
High level question is that I'm just looking for what the removal hearing is like - am I (the USC spouse) allowed to be in there - allowed to talk? Lawyer also says that GC through I 130 will be faster than the U-Visa which only lets you apply for perm residency after 3 years of having the U-Visa.
I'm mostly worried about court...and wanted opinions or experiences.
Thanks.