Can I help my boyfriend fix his papers if he was arrested twice? 6 Answers as of September 23, 2011
I am a U.S Citizen and my boyfriend is an immigrant. He was born in Mexico and about a year ago he got arrested twice. One for domestic violence and the other time was for a weapon that was a small pocket knife. Can I still help him fix his papers? We want to get married, because we have a son together but at the same time I would like to help him fix his papers. He is also under a law with his parents that he doesn't have to leave the U.S. When they start working on their papers, will that affect him if we get married?Free Case Evaluation by a Local Lawyer!
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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Reza Athari
You are probably referring to 245i eligibility. If so, and if you decide to get married, we can help him stay in the US.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 9/23/2011
Kazmi & Sakata | Harun Kazmi
It may be possible to file his green card after you marry. If you were brought here illegally, you cannot obtain any status (unless the laws change). There is an existing exception that permits the filing of a penalty ($1,000), if you have had a previous family or employment based case filed by 04/30/2001. The issue will be the crimes.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/23/2011
Law office of Maziar Mafi | Maziar Mafi
You need an immigration/criminal lawyer as soon as possible. You may have a variety of options but the longer you wait the more difficult it will get.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/23/2011
Joseph Law Firm | Jeff Joseph
You can certainly file for your husband, but we would need to examine his criminal and immigration history to determine if either would cause him problems. If his crimes are "Crimes of Moral Turpitude" he will need a waiver in conjunction with any application that you file on his behalf.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 9/23/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
Your fiancé may not be able to receive a green card in the U.S. depending upon how he entered. The criminal matters are also of concerned, but I need to see the actual charges he was arrested for and convicted of to tell you how they impact his case. I would highly recommend that you speak with an experienced immigration attorney before filing any paperwork. The filing of paperwork could place your fiancé in removal proceedings if he is ineligible for adjustment of status.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 9/23/2011
World Esquire Law Firm | Aime Katambwe
I don't know how to answer your questions without examining what kind of a "law he is under with his parents." This is the kind of case that will need someone to look at your paperwork and make a determination. However, I can tell you that being arrested twice does not bode well for him though it may not be the end of the world. Make sure you lawyer-up before proceeding. Good luck!
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 9/23/2011
