My Husband tried entering the U.S illegally in 2005 and got caugh, he re-entered, can he obtain Citizenship?

Asked over 1 year ago - Whittier, CA

My husband tried entering the U.S twice in 2005, was caught both times and finger printed by immigration. He re-entered the U.S in January 2005. We got married March 2005. We have two little boys, a 3yr old and a 5 yr old. I am a U.S citizen who is currently teaching middle schooled tudents. Will my huband be able to obtain citizenship?

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  1. Giacomo Jacques Behar


    Contributor Level 20


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    Answered . No. Reentering after even one deporation is considered a federal offense and is punishable by 5 years incarceration in a federal penitentiary (7 years in Utah.)
    I urge you to retain a lawyer in your area to examine your husband's case, obtain a copy of his record from both DHS and FBI and see what can be done. You will need to submit at least 2 Waivers of Extreme Hardship..

  2. Veronica Tunitsky

    Contributor Level 18


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    Answered . That's a tough scenario as the government takes a harsh stand on those who demonstrate repeated disregard for immigration laws (by trying to enter the us illegally multiple times).

    You will need to have an attorney assess not only the periods of time your hubby spent in the us, but each of the times he tried to enter and whether he was actually deported or fingerprinted and released. For that you'll need to get q copy of your husband's immigration file from border patrol (under the freedom if information act) and a copy of his FBI background check.

    You should consider retaining an attorney to help you. My firm handles such cases and I represent clients nationally.

    The information offered is general in nature and not meant to be relied upon as legal advice. Please consult an... more
  3. Gary A Kester

    Contributor Level 17


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    Answered . I agree, that is a difficult question to answer, the immigration file as stated would be needed.

  4. Charles K. Kenyon Jr.


    Contributor Level 19


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    Answered . Not unless something in his immigration record can be changed. This is unlikely but not impossible.


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