Legal Question in Immigration Law in Minnesota
My husband came here from Spain, February 2007 via the visa waiver program. He ended up not leaving and we got married in the meantime, just recently. We have yet to file any forms for AOS and unfortunately two weeks ago he was arrested and detained by ICE. He is currently facing removal proceedings. Is a cancellation or withholding of removal applicable in this situation or is there any other way we can fight this? Does he have to go back to Spain and I go through the petition process? Please help with any advice you may have! Thank you.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Yes, if he came on a Visa Waiver program 2 years ago and overstayed, and you've never petitioned for him - it's very likely that he will be either deported (removed) to Spain or can be granted voluntary departure to Spain.
You can petition for him, and when he is in Spain, he will need to apply for a waiver of inadmissibility as well.
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My office is located in Minnesota. The law is against you in this matter as one generally waives his right to contest deportation when entering under the visa waiver program (VWP). Nevertheless, if voluntary departure is not something you wish to entertain, then you might choose to fight the case in court and let a judge decide.
Vincent Martin
www.ImmigrationLawyerMN.com
If you file the I-130 petition for your husband immediately, you may be able to terminate or administratively close removal proceedings and if successful the USCIS would have jurisdiction enabling your husband to remain in the United States while applying for his permanent lawful residence.
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