Maryland Immigration Legal Questions

If he entered illegally he cannot adjust in this country unless he was the beneficiary of a petition filed before April 2001 (such as a parent's or labor certification). He could leave the country but then he will be subject to a 10 year bar and will need a waiver, which may be difficult. Otherwise you may have to wait for a change in the law.... Read More

Thank you for your message.  Your husband has a complicated case.  When he failed to appear in Immigration Court, he was likely ordered to be removed in his absence.  This means that he will be removed/deported if he is caught by ICE inside the U.S.  As the spouse of a US citizen, he is eligible for a permanent visa, but generally the process would require him to return to El Salvador to get the visa.  When he leaves the U.S., he will have "self-deported" and will need a waiver of the deportation to return to the U.S. legally. Depending on his age when he entered, and other factors, he might be able to get his Immigration Court case reopened, but the government would have to agree to it.  I suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney to discuss your options. Good luck, Mark... Read More

Thank you for your question.  You can continue to live and work in the U.S. as long as your I-94 form is valid.  The I-94 form is the square document that is usually stapled into your passport when you arrive in the U.S.    Your visa in your passport may expire on a different date than your I-94 form, but the I-94 form controls your status within the U.S.  You can apply to extend your status up to 6 months before your I-94 form expires, but I suggest that you file at least 3 months in advance.  Good luck! Mark J. Curley www.curleylawoffice.com... Read More