Son-in-law no longer able to get legal.

[Tacenda]

Discussed this a few months ago on another thread but it got locked. Biden had put through a new law or policy that those that come here and are married for over 10 years and haven't committed crimes would then be able to seek legal status without going back to the Mexican consulate. Biden put in place the ability to stay in the US to do the paper work etc. My son-in-law crossed the border with his father, brother and sister when he had just graduated high school many years ago.

We were so looking forward to my son-in-law getting a green card. He's been an awesome son-in-law, hard working, great husband, father and provider. Now who knows what might happen to him and hundreds like him. They fit the criteria perfectly, and have been married for 21 years with two sons. I wonder how this will affect so many, I know the church has been supportive of immigrants. Anyhow, just thought I'd share the sad news that my daughter recently received. I guess I had hoped my son-in-law might be able to still go through this process. They had been working on it with the attorney for a few months now but then got the news.

[BlueDreams]

I'm so sorry for you and your family. 

I don't want to get anything shut down, but I'm pretty sure every last comment I could make after that would be at least somewhat political. 

I do hope that one day we can find a path that allows for boundaries and legal pathways for good people like your SIL to come in and stay. 

Edited November 11, 2024 by BlueDreams

[JVW]

Someone I know was an illegal immigrant, it took her about 22 years to get citizenship. Some of her family it took longer. Her dad ended up getting deported and blacklisted from the U.S. (after ignorantly committing a felony regarding business money) and has lived in his home country for over a decade despite many appeals to the U.S. Federal and State governments to be allowed to visit. When she was growing up the govt didn't do anything for illegals so she grew up dirt poor. The immigration system is awful, I wish there was more of a focus on streamlining and optimizing the system instead of a focus on whether or not to care about someone's immigration status. 

Edited November 11, 2024 by JVW

[Tacenda]

20 hours ago, BlueDreams said:

I'm so sorry for you and your family. 

I don't want to get anything shut down, but I'm pretty sure every last comment I could make after that would be at least somewhat political. 

I do hope that one day we can find a path that allows for boundaries and legal pathways for good people like your SIL to come in and stay. 

Thanks BlueDreams! I hope so too.

[Tacenda]

1 hour ago, JVW said:

Someone I know was an illegal immigrant, it took her about 22 years to get citizenship. Some of her family it took longer. Her dad ended up getting deported and blacklisted from the U.S. (after ignorantly committing a felony regarding business money) and has lived in his home country for over a decade despite many appeals to the U.S. Federal and State governments to be allowed to visit. When she was growing up the govt didn't do anything for illegals so she grew up dirt poor. The immigration system is awful, I wish there was more of a focus on streamlining and optimizing the system instead of a focus on whether or not to care about someone's immigration status. 

They are living the best they can and my husband and I will always be back ups if they ever need it. But they rarely ask for help. They live well within their means and luckily they've not had to have health insurance for my son in law. My daughter works and her insurance is just for she and their two sons. They are in a manufactured home, but they are happy, I'm grateful for the park they're at being a little safer than in a neighborhood in sometimes a rough area.

[mtomm]

I wish the very best for your family, Tacenda.  😕 I believe there are many people who were afraid of this very situation. 

[Tacenda]

11 hours ago, mtomm said:

I wish the very best for your family, Tacenda.  😕 I believe there are many people who were afraid of this very situation. 

Thanks mtomm, very kind of you.  I'm trying to accept things and not get bogged down by thinking about it so much. 

[Tony uk]

Hi Tacenda

 I have only just come across this posting. Hope all works out for your son in law. 

[The Nehor]

Ugh, I hate this. Years of these stories ahead.

[Tacenda]

31 minutes ago, The Nehor said:

Ugh, I hate this. Years of these stories ahead.

Yes, and I bet the church isn't happy about it too. 

[Tony uk]

Unfortunately, this seems to be a problem everywhere. Honest people trying to do the right thing. Always seem to get a rough time.