Q: Are there other options for those who have an admissibility bar?
My husband has multiple entries, 1995, 1996 and 2004. (each time he left for a month and returned to US) He has since remained. He has never been detained by immigration and our lawyer did a finger print check and there isn't any on file. He has no criminal history.
Since the time bar law didn’t go into effect until April 1, 1997 and my husband's first departure/reentry was in 1996... does that make a difference? I was told if he only had one departure/entry he could apply for status without and admissibility bar.
Our lawyer told us that the only option was to return to Mexico for 10 years and then apply for a waiver. We’ve been together for 20 years and we have an 18 year old son. Our family, friends and home are all here. With all of the violence in Mexico, we can’t imagine living there.
A:
There are always ways and waivers to tackle any immigration situation. You just need to find the right immigration attorney. Many immigration attorneys including me offer free consultations, make use of the consultations and talk to an attorney soon. All the best.
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