QUESTION
will my NTA indicates that I have committed a marriage fraud?
Asked on Sep 17th, 2011 on Immigration - Massachusetts
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I have been sent a letter to appear before an immigration court. I was charged for overstaying my visa. A woman I married denied my marriage with her when she was confronted, though it was a bonafide one. My letter did not state that I am to appear because of a fraud. I was told I am to be removed based on Section 237 (a) (1) (B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. I want to know what I have been actually charged for.
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Thank you for your question. Section 237 (a)(1)(B) relates to being unlawfully present in the U.S. It does not relate to marriage fraud so it appears that you are not facing deportation on that basis. The government may simply using the easiest charge to force you to leave the U.S. Unless you have other forms of relief available to you in removal proceedings, you will likely be granted voluntary departure which means that the Judge will give you 4 months to leave voluntarily or be removed.
I suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney in your area to review your options in Immigration Court.
Good luck,
Mark J. Curley
www.curleylawoffice.com
Answered on Sep 19th, 2011 at 12:54 PM