Illegal re-entry

Unfortunately, your friend's husband is likely subject to the permanent bar to admission given he is being prosecuted for illegal re-entry. The fact that he has a fiancé and children in the United States will not provide any path to lawful permanent residence. He would not be able to seek lawful permanent residence until he has been outside the United States for at least ten years. After ten years, he would require a waiver to return. You can read more about the permanent bar at http://myattorneyusa.com/permanent-bar-overview.