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How can I keep my husband from facing deportation?
Asked on Jun 19th, 2016 on Immigration - New York
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My husband was detained on Friday by US Customs and Border Protection. My husband has all his documents in order ID, Social, residency card and driver’s license upon trying to re-enter the US. He was detained and was told that he is facing possible deportation for having 2 felonies. He did 7 months in the system and a year of parole. He just finished on 3-26-16. We renewed his residency and got all his papers back after he was released. Just last week, he went into Mexico and came back with no issues. On Friday, that wasn't the case though. My husband had only crossed for medication for a puppy which US customs left in the truck and the puppy died while my husband was inside being questioned. I was allowed to go pick up my vehicle, but they would not speak to me, or look at any documents I had. When my husband was incarcerated, he was seen by ICE and after checking him out. They released him here and just told him to renew his residency when he was out. We did that. He had been finger printed and everything and all had checked out. Why is US customs threatening to possibly deport him? What's my next step? They said he needs to see an immigration judge, but didn't tell me when that be, where it would be, or how I could find that information? I'm a US citizen his 3 children who are USCs.
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Alhambra, CA
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What was he convicted of? Depending on the charges and convictions he may or may not be inadmissible or deportable. Since we do not have all the facts, it is impossible to give a meaningful answers. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your husband's situation.
Answered on Jul 22nd, 2016 at 6:25 AM
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Two felony convictions are more than enough for deportation, and the fact that ICE did not initiate the removal proceedings earlier (or that USCIS renewed his green card, or that CBP allowed him to re-enter the U.S. last week) does not mean much. Time is of the essence here, and you should retain an immigration attorney immediately.
Answered on Jul 21st, 2016 at 6:12 PM