If we get married in another country can I file for my husband to come back to the US? 9 Answers as of December 22, 2011

My fiance was deported from the US to Trinidad after being in the US for 35 years. If we get married in Trinidad, can I file for him to come back to the US?

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Morinaka Law Office LLC | Chase Morinaka
You may file for your husband after your valise marriage in Trinidad. However, his prior deportation raises inadmissibility issues. You will need a successful waiver of any inadmissibility grounds.
Answer Applies to: Oregon
Replied: 12/22/2011
The Law Office of Khoa D Bui
The Law Office of Khoa D Bui | Khoa D Bui
As a US citizen you may petition for your husband as your immediate relative. That petition may be approved by CIS where the process must start. The focus will be on whether or not he is allowed to enter the US. It will largely depend on his immigration history and circumstances leading to his deportation. You may want to consult with an immigration lawyer on this matter.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/21/2011
Adesina Law Office, P.C.
Adesina Law Office, P.C. | Adebayo Adesina
Yes you can. He will have to attend an interview at the U.S. Consulate in Trinidad. Note- Depending on why he was deported, he may have to wait a period of time before applying.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 12/21/2011
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC
LAW OFFICES OF ALAN R. DIAMATNE APLC | Alan R. Diamante
You can petition him however, he might not be able return if he was deported from committing a criminal offense. It depends on the crime.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 12/21/2011
Perez & Gomez Law, LLC | Ana Maria Gomez
You need to consult an attorney before you get married. Some immigrants that have been deported cannot enter the country permanently due to their record. Thus, before you change your marital status, please check the risks and possible issues. Deportation also crates a bar to enter the country for a specific amount of years.
Answer Applies to: Minnesota
Replied: 12/21/2011
Law Office of Eric Fisher | Eric Fisher
If you are a US citizen, you can petition for your husband regardless of where you get married. Marriage, however, will not guarantee that your husband will get an immigrant visa as the US Consul will review the reason for his deportation and criminal history.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 12/21/2011
Wildes & Weinberg, P.C. | Leon Wildes
He may apply after the period of his deportation (5 years? 10 years?) is past. You can start the paperwork earlier. This assumes he is not excludable from the USA.on any ground, such as criminality or fraud.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/21/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
The answer to your question depends upon why your fiance was previously deported. In general, you can marry in Trinidad and petition for your husband to receive an immigrant visa. However, he may not be eligible to receive an immigrant visa or may need additional petitions/applications filed such as a waiver. It really depends on exactly why he was deported from the United States.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 12/21/2011
Bell, Nunnally & Martin, LLP | Karen-Lee Pollak
Yes you can file for him to come back to the USA. He will process his application at the US consulate in his home country. He can either wait until his green card is approved or he can apply for a special permission to come to the united States to continue adjusting his status.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 12/21/2011
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