How can I bring back to the United States someone who got deported?
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LawQA.com on October 28, 2011 - 10:21am
A person I know was deported in 2007 for criminal charges. His father became a naturalized citizen when he was 16, and his mom after he was 18. I would like to know where to begin to bring him home.
Submitted by Alexander J Segal on October 28, 2011 - 11:44am
Our office would need additional information to determine what if anything could be done. We may be able to establish that he derived U.S. citizenship through his parents. If not, he may be able to have his parents petition for him depending upon the specific criminal conviction(s) he was deported for.
Submitted by SHAYLA on March 22, 2012 - 6:17pm
my fiancee got deported in 2007 he is now back in jamaica is there anyway I can get him back over to the United States we want to get married? PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN STEER ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION IT WOULD BE GREAT I AM NEW TO THIS PLEASE HELP!!!!
Submitted by Wendy Barlow on April 25, 2012 - 10:44am
Your fiance may have derived U.S. citizenship through his father. However, I would need more information to make this determination. In order to derive citizenship through a parent, you must meet the following requirements: (1) one parent is a U.S. citizen by birth of naturalization; (2) the child is under 18; (3) the child is residing in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident; and (4) the child resided in the U.S. in the legal and physical custody with the U.S. citizen parent. If your fiance can establish these factors, he may have derive U.S. citizenship and can therefore return as a U.S. citizen.
However, if your fiance does not meet the requirements, you may be able to petition for him to receive lawful permanent residence after you marry. This will depend upon the nature of his criminal record. He may not be eligible to return as some convictions prevent a person from immigrating to the U.S. Other convictions, require an individual to file a waiver. It would be best to meet with an attorney in person with the actual criminal records to determine what, if anything, can be done.
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