Legal Question in Immigration Law in Michigan

What is ''good faith'' documentation?

I am facing deportation proceedings in Oct 2004.

What appropriate ''good faith'' documentation do I need to present to the INS court to convince them to overturn my deportation? I am married to US citizen (married in USA) and am step-father to two minor U.S. children. I was married AFTER my visa expired and must try to convince this court my marriage is NOT fraudulent and that my intentions to remain in USA are honorable. At this time my I-130 is ''pending'' subject to court dismissing my case and I have no work permit, social security number or case number for I-485 as it has NOT been filed yet. Please give specific examples of ''good faith'' documentation and any further advice regarding what I should present to the court is appreciated. I have no attorney at this time and cannot afford one as I am currently unable to work legally.


Asked on 5/18/04, 4:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Henry J. Legere, Jr. Law Office of Henry J. Legere, Jr.

Re: What is ''good faith'' documentation?

It is important that you get an attorney to represent you for the deportation hearing. You can contact the bar association in your county and see if they can provide you with a pro bono attorney. You can also contact the Catholic Church and see if they can provide you with an attorney - in some cases they have provided representation from the Archdiocese of Detroit.

You need to show that you married for reasons other than to gain an immigration benefit. Affidavits from family and friends who can attest as to the legitimacy of the marriage. Proof that you reside together, letters addresses to you at the same address, name on lease, utility bills, phone, insurance, etc. Joint bank accounts, credit accounts. The more documentation you can provide the better. Good luck.

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Answered on 5/18/04, 7:13 pm


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