Can my husband obtain a green card in the future?? 5 Answers as of October 26, 2011

I am a US citizen. My husband and I are legally married. In 2009, he was convicted of a felony for family assault. He volunteered to go back to his home country instead of being deported. He came back illegally and on September 2011, he was stopped for a traffic ticket and found to be an illegal. He was sent back to immigration. We hired a lawyer but was not able to obtain a bond for his release. We still don’t know when he will be deported back. Is there a chance he can get a green card with all his convictions?

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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Reza Athari
By coming back illegally after a prior illegal stay in the US, he has triggered the permanent bar. Meaning he will have to stay outside US for 10 years, apply for a waiver of deportation and then you may petition for him.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/26/2011
Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.
Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C. | Kenneth Wincorn
The conviction he has for an assault domestic violence is one that is taken very seriously as a "crime involving moral turpitude" and is complicated by the fact that he made an unlawful reentry after agreeing to return to his home country. Also, you mentioned, convictions. An attorney would need to know all of the convictions your husband has before determining whether or not he is able to make an application to remain in the U.S.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/26/2011
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC | Alan R. Diamante
There is a chance but he will have to apply from abroad most likely. If you an attorney, he should be able to answer your questions. The fact that bond was denied and he did not explain to you in advance that he would be denied might be evidence of his lack of experience or ethics. If he did explain that he would be denied, but you still have doubts, you should directly with an attorney instead of relying on this service, since decisions must be made before he leaves US.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/25/2011
Baughman & Wang
Baughman & Wang | Justin X. Wang
Domestic violence could be a bar for admission to the US. You will need to consult with an attorney on that issue. he cannot adjust his status to LPR because he entered the US without inspection. Now it looks like he may be deported as he was previously offered voluntary departure but he returned to the US again without inspection. With criminal record and deportation, you better find a good immigration lawyer to help you.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/25/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
Your husband has several adverse factors weighing against him being to legally enter the country in the future. We would need additional information about his specific criminal convictions as well as his ties to the United States. He may be able to re-enter the country if an immigrant visa is approved and he can demonstrate extreme hardship to you if he is not allowed to return, but there is insufficient information to give a definitive opinion. It would be best for you to speak with an attorney in person so any documents could be reviewed and issues discussed in more depth.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/25/2011
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