Colombian has a question

goin_south says on Jul 7, 2007, 19:52:

I M not a hardened person, but a part of me (and, Sailor Jerry!) hope they deport your butt back home along with the other millions of illegales.

What about your military card? What military were you in? What do you mean, "what about my military card"? and then you state: U never got one. So, you tell us, what about the military card you never got?

your profile says you're female, so ... already wondering about your apparently pretty weird situation....jejeee... this should provide some fun tonight.

Colombia es

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 7, 2007, 20:22:

i would be more worried about being denied reentry to the US if you choose to return to the US....they wont let you back in.....

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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goin_south says on Jul 7, 2007, 20:47:

But he signed his name Jhon so....

So,....what? What's in a name?
Gender is .. in a name??

Colombia es

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irma66 says on Jul 7, 2007, 21:16:

GOIN SOUTH, i am not asking for stupid comments, im asking a serious question here. it is called the "libreta militar"....maybe you dont know what that is, so with all due respect, dont waste your time answering with another question, or maybe you have nothing better to do. this is an issue i thought i could get some serious advice on on this forum because there is so much knowledge here. this is my wife's id, but guy, dont worry about putting your unprofessional advice here, and rubito, thanks for the advice.

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goin_south says on Jul 7, 2007, 21:25:

my curiosities have validity.
Educate me.
You didn't really clearly state your case.
Be thorough.
Okay??

Colombia es

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goin_south says on Jul 7, 2007, 21:28:

##$%%^^,...... I happen to have a name that is most usually for the oppostie sex.
I get questioned all the time.
Hay no problema.
Hence,......
Nor did you really clearly state your case.
Nor do I really give a F*q.
Sorry for your inconvenience and in efficiencies.

Colombia es

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goin_south says on Jul 7, 2007, 21:31:

And, if in fact you are illegal... I hope you get what you f*qn deserve: the law...executed...efficiently.

Colombia es

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Robert Jorge says on Jul 7, 2007, 23:55:

irma66, I know you are looking for honest advice. But appreciate the fact that there are many people on this site that have gone through years of heartache and disappointment, because they couldn't / can't get their loved ones to the US from Colombia. They are naturally going to have some resentment when they follow the rules and get screwed. And the #1 reason is: Because of people abusing their visas in the past, in such great numbers that the honest people now have an extremely difficult time getting to the US. I am not trying to be shitty, but the fact is you are part of the reason why it is difficult for people to have their families visit for a wedding, visit for the birth of a child, for whatever. It took me 9 months to get my fiancee to the US legitimately. She still can't legally work. Her mother never saw us married. None of her family will ever be able to visit - barring a miracle. And we have it good compared to many. So, my advice to you is to never go back to Colombia - unless you are over the age limit for military service and you plan on never going back to the US. You will be banned from re-entry for 10 years, and possibly life. After 10 years, you can apply for another visa. Good luck on that though, and you will then learn why people here are less than sympathetic.

--"I believe in making the world safe for our children. But not for our children's children, because I don't think that children should be having sex." - Jack Handy

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Cerealkiller says on Jul 8, 2007, 01:56:

Jhon, no body will ask for your libreta militar in colombia. Seriously, unless youre planning on applying for education in the country youre safe. However, if i were you I would definitely be more worried about getting back into the USA.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 8, 2007, 02:38:

for international flights you will need a passport.....i would guess that you dont have a US passport, but a Colombian passport with an expired visa which you overstayed..........know what that means?...how will you get back in legally to the US?...i would wait until the amnesty issue is resolved, IF it ever is.......but dont hold your breath on that one either.....doesnt look like it will.....so if you go to Colombia, looks like a one-way trip for ya......

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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irma66 says on Jul 8, 2007, 07:36:

goin south, if you dont give a $%^&, then why are you wasting your time putting your stupid comments on here. Why dont you move on to another issue. you are not helping here..idiot:)

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irma66 says on Jul 8, 2007, 07:40:

my wife and i are married for over 7 years now and we are working on my paperwork in the states before i even go back to colombia. i was just worried about the libreta militar issue, and of course because my visa was expired..before i left colombia, I was 16 years old and i work at the batallion, is what they call it and they gave me permission to leave the country, which i had to have there permission before i could leave. Anyway, Iam now 31 years old with a wife and three girls, and am working on my paperwork in the states, but like i said wanted info on this issue if we decide to go live in colombia, which is what we are looking to do. But basically, would that still mean that i can not go back into us for maybe 10 years even with papers? thanks for all of you alls advice.

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timeforachangeofscenery says on Jul 8, 2007, 08:22:

Hey Irma,

I'm not sure how up-to-date this information is but I hope it helps anyway.

On December 15, 2000, the 245(i) law was grand-fathered up to April 30, 2001. The 245(i) regulation states that any person who enters the USA prior to the date above can apply for permanent residence in the US without having to leave the US to apply at their foreign consulate. The person pays a $1000 fine and must be sponsored by a close relative or an employer. The person must also have been living in the US at the time of the passing of the law.

Basically this means that the person entering the country can apply under this law to "adjust his status" and be granted permanent residence.

You can find more info on this law at :

http://cpvisa.com/245.html

http://www.shusterman.com/245i-faq.html

Take care and best wishes.

Timefor.

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goin_south says on Jul 8, 2007, 08:28:

and, good luck.

Colombia es

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timeforachangeofscenery says on Jul 8, 2007, 08:28:

Damn.....sorry....I just re-read my post.......

"Basically this means that the person entering the country" should read,

"Basically this means that the person entering the country prior to this date can apply under this law"

Sorry.

Timefor.

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irma66 says on Jul 8, 2007, 08:40:

thank you sooooooo much....now i have homework to do.....gracias, gracias, gracias...jhon and thanks to all of the others for all of your knowledge and advice......maybe i get to go home after all...

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timeforachangeofscenery says on Jul 8, 2007, 08:50:

Hey no problem irma, Have a nice trip. And if you get a chance, bring me back one of those ice-cream coffee milk-shake things from Juan Valdez, I can't get enough of those things!!!!........hehehehe

Take care

Timefor.

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irma66 says on Jul 8, 2007, 08:52:

you got yourself a deal....have a great day!!

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irma66 says on Jul 8, 2007, 09:02:

one more question though. i thought that there was a deadline of April 2001 to get the application in, and if i did not do that, then i wont qualify? I have been in the states since 1993....

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timeforachangeofscenery says on Jul 8, 2007, 09:07:

No problem irma,

245(i) was first added to the law in 1994 to allow persons who qualify for green cards, but not for adjustment of status, to be able to adjust their status in the U.S. upon payment of a fine (currently $1,000). Congress phased §245(i) out of the law on January 14, 1998. However, persons who had already qualified under the law as of that date were "grandfathered" into the benefits of §245(i) for the rest of their lives. The problem was that hundreds of thousands of otherwise qualified persons who missed the January 14, 1998 deadline cannot adjust status in the U.S., and cannot return to their countries to obtain green cards without being subject to either a three or a ten-year bar from returning to the U.S. These persons (You may be one of them!) have been in a state of legal limbo since 1998.

This basically says, it applies to you for the rest of your life :)

Take care

Timefor.

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irma66 says on Jul 8, 2007, 09:15:

okay thanks!!

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 8, 2007, 12:30:

hire an attorney who specializes in that field.....

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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Miguel_Clavo says on Jul 8, 2007, 12:33:

heres a question for you to consider or to ask: is a tourist visa violator eligible for a green card?

"I would rather die living life, than to live a dying life."........ Oh, and my PM is always ON. Great Bumper Sticker: "Home of the Free, Because of the Brave"

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