Strange question
Oct 16th 2008 | 12:32 am
#31
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Re: Strange question
I think I remember reading a thread on BE some time ago that USCIS actually did have a method of "self-reporting" that would lead to being deported. Apparently, they were looking for volunteers.
I think they cancelled it though because of the low response rate. I couldn't find it through search...does anyone remember this?
I think they cancelled it though because of the low response rate. I couldn't find it through search...does anyone remember this?
In reference to previous posts, VAWA etc. - what I am wondering - where does the OP really want to live? Does he even want to stay here? I had inpression he would prefer to return home (but perhaps I am mistaken).
Oct 16th 2008 | 12:57 am
#32
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Re: Strange question
To the OP
No one has suggested that if you want to remain in the US there is an option available that you could try to help you obtain your permanent residency. VAWA is not just for women. Men can and should use this act if they have been abused, emotionally, mentally or physically.
Your wife married you and refused to help make you legal in all these years. That is emotional and mental abuse. Go to the USCIS website and look up how to file a self-petition for residency through this Act. There are documents you will need, i.e. her birth certificate (at least her date of birth), your marriage certificate, any proof that you lived together all these years, etc.
Good luck.
No one has suggested that if you want to remain in the US there is an option available that you could try to help you obtain your permanent residency. VAWA is not just for women. Men can and should use this act if they have been abused, emotionally, mentally or physically.
Your wife married you and refused to help make you legal in all these years. That is emotional and mental abuse. Go to the USCIS website and look up how to file a self-petition for residency through this Act. There are documents you will need, i.e. her birth certificate (at least her date of birth), your marriage certificate, any proof that you lived together all these years, etc.
Good luck.
Oct 16th 2008 | 1:56 am
#33
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Oct 16th 2008 | 7:32 am
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Re: Strange question
I honestly can not see a future for myself here now, no job, no money, no where to live long term and on top of all this i am still here illegaly.
Which is why i feel i am left with no alternative but to return to the UK.
I do realise that a ten year ban would hang over should i choose to go, but i have left the country once before and got back in without any problems at all, yes i was nervous walking up to customs but they stamped me through and have a a nice day was all i got.
I am going to look into some of the suggestions you guys have put up so thank you all very much and of course if anyone has any other info it is gratefully received.
Which is why i feel i am left with no alternative but to return to the UK.
I do realise that a ten year ban would hang over should i choose to go, but i have left the country once before and got back in without any problems at all, yes i was nervous walking up to customs but they stamped me through and have a a nice day was all i got.
I am going to look into some of the suggestions you guys have put up so thank you all very much and of course if anyone has any other info it is gratefully received.
Oct 16th 2008 | 7:40 am
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Re: Strange question
Oh dear---are you saying that since you came here as a visitor to marry someone (did you marry?), you left, having overstayed the 90 day admission, and returned? As a visitor? Did you fillin the green form (I-94W)? What did you tell them was the purpose of your 'visit'?
Oct 16th 2008 | 7:43 am
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Re: Strange question
To see my wife, nothing more than that.
Oct 16th 2008 | 8:14 am
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Re: Strange question
Sadly yes, its over 2 years old now.
Oct 16th 2008 | 8:32 am
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Re: Strange question
I took it that he used the VWP when not entitled.
Now it would be a 10 year ban and no VWP ever.
Now it would be a 10 year ban and no VWP ever.
Oct 16th 2008 | 8:49 am
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Re: Strange question
Oct 16th 2008 | 10:59 am
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Re: Strange question
Oct 16th 2008 | 12:53 pm
#43
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Re: Strange question
I don't know personally.
Oct 17th 2008 | 3:49 am
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Re: Strange question
He has a life time ban from using the VWP, not I think from getting a B. He could theoretically get a waiver for the ban, theoretically.
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Oct 19th 2008 | 2:14 am
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Re: Strange question
Ok i have a weird one here.
Is it possible to hand yourself in for deportation?
I will give you the background on this story.
I am a British citizen and came to the US about 4 years ago on a temporary visitors visa and married an American citizen, Our plan was to marry and register paperwork for me to become legal here.
Well after 4 years of me bugging and moaning at her to help me get the paperwork filled out, i have stopped trying.
A couple months back i found out she was cheating on me with another guy, I don't know why but i forgave her and said we can make it work, well about a week back i found out she was now seeing ANOTHER guy.
So that was that for me, i told her i was leaving and going back to the UK as soon as i could, well the problem is i have absolutely no money as i got fired from my job after she called them and told them i was stealing from there (lies).
So basically i have no money to pay for my flight home and i don't know what i should do or what the procedure is now.
Do i have to hand my self in and go to jail before i get deported or ????? just dont know.
Please help
Is it possible to hand yourself in for deportation?
I will give you the background on this story.
I am a British citizen and came to the US about 4 years ago on a temporary visitors visa and married an American citizen, Our plan was to marry and register paperwork for me to become legal here.
Well after 4 years of me bugging and moaning at her to help me get the paperwork filled out, i have stopped trying.
A couple months back i found out she was cheating on me with another guy, I don't know why but i forgave her and said we can make it work, well about a week back i found out she was now seeing ANOTHER guy.
So that was that for me, i told her i was leaving and going back to the UK as soon as i could, well the problem is i have absolutely no money as i got fired from my job after she called them and told them i was stealing from there (lies).
So basically i have no money to pay for my flight home and i don't know what i should do or what the procedure is now.
Do i have to hand my self in and go to jail before i get deported or ????? just dont know.
Please help
Hope this helps.
Dean
Last edited by British Consul; Oct 19th 2008 at 2:17 am.
