QUESTION
What are the procedure for returning to US ten years after deportation?
Asked on Apr 24th, 2013 on Immigration - Texas
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Hello. I was wondering what the procedure for returning to the US after being deported 10 years ago is. My family and I came to the states on a Visitor's Visa when I was 2 and ended up overstaying. We left the country while we were under removal proceedings when I was 13, that was back in 2003. We've been out of the country and have been living and working in Canada ever since. Also, we are Canadian citizens now. I know Canadian citizens don't need anything but their passport to cross the border, but obviously our situation is different. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Regards.
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Once you have satisfied the conditions of your bar to reentry, you can qualify for a visa to the US. If you want to immigrate to the US you have to be petitioned by an employer or a qualified relative. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on May 03rd, 2013 at 3:20 AM
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If you left the country voluntarily while under removal proceedings, its considered a deportation even though you did not complete the case. To reenter the country as a visitor now, immigration may first require you to apply for permission to reenter after having been deported. The application is filed on form I-212.
Answered on Apr 24th, 2013 at 9:34 PM