Legal Question in Immigration Law in Nevada

Hello. My husband was voluntarily deported 11/2008 back to Tunisia. While he was here we filed all forms and attended all court appearances but his case was denied due to overstay of visa. He does not have a ban on his passport. We have been married since 10/03/2004, and I am a U.S. Citizen. I really want to bring my husband to live with me in the U.S. My husband does not have a criminal history and he is a really hard worker. Since my husband left my life has turned for the worse because I can't find hope nowhere. I would like to know if I can bring my husband back to me. We have been suffering for being apart for so long. We have a gorgeous house here and all my family is waiting for him as well. We were planning to start our family, but this is making it impossible. Please help me.


Asked on 1/09/10, 5:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

Yes, if you petition him for an immigrant visa and an extreme hardship waiver is approved, he might be able to obtain a visa and come to USA as a permanent resident.

"Ban" is not on his passport, but if he stayed in USA for over 1 year illegally and then departed the USA, he is banned for 10 years, and this is why a hardship waiver will be required.

Why didn't you petition for him earlier, while he was in USA prior to or during immigration court removal proceedings? Did you file any petitions for him with the USCIS in the past, and what was the decision? If he had applied for adjustment of status prior to being referred to immigration court, normally, it shouldn't have been denied for overstay (if he is married to a US citizen and came on a valid visa/passport).

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Answered on 1/14/10, 6:05 pm


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