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How long is a removal proceeding going to take?

Asked on Jul 05th, 2014 on Immigration - New York
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I am under removal proceedings since February 2013. In April 2013 I got married to a US citizen but after a couple months the Milwaukee sub office denied my wife's petition for the I-130 and they canceled our marriage because my wife was divorced only 2 months before we were married. We did not know the law of not being able to marry for 6 months after she received her final divorce agreement. So thatโ€™s why it was denied. Then we were married again in February 2014, we did procedure over again, however ten days ago we received a letter from immigration. My wife's petition is denied again. Now I donโ€™t know what to do, I did not have any interview since I was placed under removal proceedings a year and a half ago. When my wife applied for petition I-130 second time, my lawyer told me that I do not need to go to court. She told us as soon as my petition, I-130 is approved and we pass the interview for the green card, my attorney would send the papers to court and cancel my case. I believed her and I thought she knew what she was doing, unfortunately I wasted almost two years and money. I have a few questions from your past cases: 1. Is it possible to complete this case? 2. What are the steps we need to take to finish this? 3. How long will this procedure take? I know that I have no choice and I need to wait, but I donโ€™t want to waste the time and money by doing it wrong. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Business Immigration Attorney serving Houston, TX at Quan Law Group, PLLC
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You need to have an attorney review your documents as this is a complicated situation. I would get another I-130 on file ASAP that addresses the reasons for denial in the previous applications. Check with the court to see if you have an in absentia removal order that needs to be reopened.
Answered on Jul 14th, 2014 at 4:04 AM

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You have a complicated case and you will be better off consulting with an attorney in person. Don't rush accusing your attorney of wasting your time. The reason for I 130 denial is important and might not be attorney's fault.
Answered on Jul 08th, 2014 at 9:59 AM

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