Tammy317
04-30-2008, 08:19 PM
Hardship letter -
There are so many reasons having my husband, XXX, not living with me in the United States would be an extreme hardship. I understand that my own emotional feelings won’t be taken into consideration when the decision is made, but at the same time, I can’t help but express them. My husband is the head of our household. He has supported me emotionally, physically and financially as well as being a strong roll model for our children.
Our background
• XXX and I were both working for the same company for over a year before we met. We did not meet at the factory itself, but at the new showroom in Los Angeles. In December 2000, I was sent there to help prepare for the grand opening party for the office staff and he arrived from the factory with another gentleman delivering chairs and other furniture for the party. XXX did not speak English when I first met him – but his smile melted my heart. There was an instant attraction for both of us, but I could not date him until he learned some English. Needless to say, 6 months later he asked me out… in English! He started to meet me after work so that we could talk and get to know each other, and we dated on the weekends that my son XXX was with his biological father. I introduced him to my family at Thanksgiving dinner in 2001 and they welcomed him into their home. In the meantime he was taking ESL classes at a local community center to improve his English. In February 2002 (just after Valentine’s Day!) XXX moved in with my son XXX and I, at our apartment in XXX, California. We were pregnant a few months later and baby XXX joined our family on January 16, 2003. We were married on January 31, 2003 with all of my family in attendance. My family has welcomed XXX with open arms. They are so pleased to know that I have found a good man that respects me and works hard to take care of me and our family. He has accepted XXX as his own son, and is a wonderful father figure. The true love we share is unlike anything I could have even imagined. I am truly blessed to have XXX in my life.
Our Children
• XXX has had a great hand in raising my son XXX from my previous marriage. He attended his soccer & baseball games when his biological father didn’t make the time. He has taught him that respect and education are important, and that you have to work hard to succeed in life. XXX and XXX have had a real chance to bond. When my husband first moved in with us in 2002 (a year before we were married), XXX had just turned 9 years old. At the age of 13 he had the opportunity to spend time with his biological father and has lived with him during the last 2 years. This was a very difficult decision for us since my ex-husband does not make the time to spend with XXX, nor does he teach him the respect and responsibilities we do in our home. If XXX were to not be allowed back into the United States, it would be devastating to XXX – losing a great role model and loved one. Robert does not speak Spanish and it would be impossible for him to finish high school and be successful in Mexico – he would not have the opportunity to attend college like he does here in the United States. And if I were forced to move to Mexico to stay with my husband, XXX’s biological father would never allow me to take him with me. XXX needs to be allowed back into the United States in order to keep our family together.
• We have a 5 year old son together that my husband shows great love and interest in. XXX spends quality time with XXX playing and coloring; as well as outdoor projects like planting in our flower bed & playing with our two German shepherd puppies. Our son XXX currently attends Kids World pre-school in our neighborhood, while I am attending my classes at XXXCollege, and is due to start kindergarten this year. Last year was XXX first year playing sports. He played ‘ready set t-ball’ and ‘ready set soccer’ at our local community center. XXX and I beamed with pride watching him interact and making friends with the children in our community that are his own age. XXX does not speak Spanish and adjusting to life in Mexico if his father is not allowed back in the United States would be extremely difficult. XXX will not have the same educational opportunities he has here in the United States, as well as the health care. The schools have an extremely high drop out rate in Guerrero where XXX is from. The poverty is so severe that children often quit school at a young age and are sent out to find work to help support the families. The quality of the healthcare providers is questionable in Mexico, especially in the small town in Guerrero that XXX comes from. They still use witch doctors instead of going to a licensed physician. Not having XXX here in the United States with us would be extremely difficult. It is important for us to raise him with a family that is intact, and in a broken home. I would be forced to move to Mexico in order to keep the immediate family together. I’ve seen what a divorce did to my first son XXX– being torn between his parents. We have no intentions of ever separating and doing that to XXX. Being separated from his grandparents and brother, as well as not having the same medical and educational benefits as he does here in the United States will cause unnecessary stress to XXX. It is important for XXX to return to the United States so that we can raise our son together.
If my husband, XXX, is banned from re-entering the United States for 10 years, I will be forced to choose between staying in the United States, raising our children as a single mother without the help of XXX. XXX would not be able to visit his father often because the cost of traveling frequently is completely out of our reach financially, and I would be apart from my partner, and love of my life. Or, I could move to Mexico keeping part of our family together, but without XXX. How could I choose between my children? Just the thought itself is an extreme hardship.
Our Business
• In 2005 we started our own landscape/gardening business called XXX Landscape. XX does all of the labor and I take care of all of the paperwork and help with landscape design if needed. XXX and I have worked very hard to establish our business. We have purchased equipment and trailers, as well as spent money on advertising. This business has grown to where we now have 70 residential homes that we maintain on a weekly basis. We have a goal of obtaining our contractors license here in the state of California for landscaping; so that we will be allowed to take on larger jobs and be able to afford to hire other employees. The minimum wage in California as of January 2008 is $8 per hour, and it is California law to have workers compensation insurance for any employees that we hire. Because of this we have not hired any employees to work with us at our business. Financially we have just reached the point where I am able to do the paperwork from home and attend XXX College a couple days a week, taking various agriculture classes that will all be credited towards obtaining the contractors license. At this point it would be financially devastating if XXX was not available to do the work for our customers, since that is our sole source of income, and I am physically not able to do it. If he were to have an extended stay in Mexico, I would have to close the business and throw away all we’ve been working for. There is no way financially for me to hire someone and pay them minimum wage plus pay workers compensation insurance and be able to support our family. Our business is currently bringing in about twice the amount I had made at my previous job (which was 50 miles away). This pays our mortgage, and other debts and expenses. I would be forced to drop out of school and find work, leaving my child in daycare for extended hours. I would not be able to find a job in the city where we currently reside since the income in this area for the type of office work I do is considerately less than more populated areas. I would have to look for a job over 50 miles away where the pay would be more, but the cost of gasoline and extended child care would eat up any larger monies earned. Without XXX working here at the business we’ve worked so hard to build, I would lose our home in foreclosure. There is no possible way for me to make enough money on my own to pay for everything.
Health
• My son XXX is currently under medical observation for a testicular cyst that was discovered in September, 2007. (Medical report enclosed) I am currently paying for his medical insurance and am responsible for making sure he continues follow up appointments with the doctor. As they are still observing for any changes in the cyst, they may decide to operate and remove it. As I’m sure you understand that this is a very delicate subject, and extremely difficult for my 14 year old son to endure. When he first discovered the mass, he was comfortable enough to go to my husband and myself to talk to us about it – and we followed up immediately by taking him to the doctor for tests. My son is very close to XXX & myself, and needs us both with him as he goes through this very difficult and sensitive situation. Without my husband here, I will not have the money to pay for medical insurance; I would have to close our business losing our only source of income.
• I have suffered with anxiety disorder which causes me to have heart palpitations and panic attacks. I am taking Xanax & Zolof for my condition, as prescribed by my doctor. (Copies of my prescriptions enclosed). The thought of XXX not returning quickly has really upset my daily life, and if he were not here to help me with our business; my health would greatly suffer. The worry of losing our business and home to debt would consume me and I would be unable to function as a person, or mother. My morbid obesity has reached an all time high already with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 45. Any BMI over 30 is considered obese. I don’t move as fast as I used to and am unable to do the physical work my husband does in order to keep our business going – even if he were only gone for a few months, I would physically not be able to do it. My obesity puts me at great risk for many future health problems. The Surgeon General lists premature death, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, breathing problems, arthritis and many other health consequences linked to obesity. My greatest risk is diabetes since it is very hereditary and my mother and grandfather both have it, as well as many aunts and cousins on my grandfather’s side of the family. The National Institute of Mental Health has found that one out of four cases of obesity is associated with a mood or anxiety disorder. My husband helps to remind me to take my medication. When I have an anxiety attack I have to take the Xanax, it leaves me extremely tired, almost zombie like and I’m unable to function. Because of this my husband steps in to help care for not only me – but the children. I can not take my medication when I am alone with our son XXX because he is only 5 years old and needs to be watched all the time. There is a great possibility that if XXX and I were not reunited in the United States that my anxiety and obesity would cause an even greater amount of damage to my health.
Education and Standard of living
• If I were to have to move to Mexico in order to be with my husband it would be tremendously difficult for me. I do not speak Spanish, so I would not be able to find work, nor would I be able to continue my education and career goal of obtaining our contractors license. It would be difficult to even function in a place that I could not communicate in. We would have to stay in XXX’s hometown in Guerrero with his family until he found some sort of work and a home of our own. This would be terrible since the town they live in is so poor that even today his mother does not have a toilet in her home and has to ‘go’ outside somewhere. His sister and her children don’t even have beds and sleep on matt’s on the dirt floor in their home. These are only some of the conditions and the way of life in their town, and some of the reasons why there is so many health issues in that area. The ground is contaminated with feces and sleeping on the floor with scorpions and whatever else is crawling around is not how I want to live, nor do I want my children to even experience. The health care in Mexico does not even compare to the healthcare we receive here in the United States. It is estimated that 40% of the population in Mexico are living in poverty. The minimum wage in Mexico is about 49 pesos per day, and many earn less than that. With me not speaking the language, XXX will have to find a job that would not only pay enough for us to find a home and feed our family, but pay the debts we currently have here in the United States, as well as help to save for XXX’s college tuition in 4 years. We would not be able to afford decent health care, traveling to a larger city to see a real licensed physician, nor would we be able to afford to put XXX in a private school to have a chance at a some what decent education. With my own medical conditions, the stress of living in a foreign country, in poverty, not speaking the language and being separated from my oldest son XXX would devastate me. How could I choose between allowing my youngest son a family with a mom and dad that live together, and leaving my oldest son in the United States? I want the best for my children as any mother does… I also want to raise them in a happy healthy home, without the added anxiety of living in poverty, or living apart from my husband.
Extended Family
• Two years ago my mother, XXX, and her husband, XXX, moved close to us so that we will be near by to take care of them as they start to age. They are still able to drive locally and do some things themselves. I make myself available to drive them long distances when needed, and my husband goes over every week to maintain their yard for them, and help them take care of any needs they might have. I have always been a strong moral support for my mother. She suffers from panic disorder/anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and diabetes. The things in life that you might think are minor have serious effects on her, making her physically ill. Knowing that we are going through this immigration process and that there is a chance that XXX will not return soon has had a terrible effect on her. The thought of our family being apart worries her, and even worse the thought that I might have to move with our son to Mexico in order to keep the family together has caused her to shed many tears and lose many nights of sleep. Her husband is now 71 and though is relatively healthy now, has had medical problems (such as bi-pass surgery) in the past. If my husband were to not be allowed to return to the United States it would cause them extreme hardship as well, the added stress and anxiety is not healthy for someone with a heart condition, or someone with panic disorder and diabetes.
• My father XXX and his wife XXX have grown to love XXX as their own son. We have spent lots of family time together on their boat, as my father has taught my husband a little bit about sailing. My husband and children love to be out on the water. My parents have been a tremendous support to us, not just emotionally, but spiritually. Through their guidance and prayer, we were able to find our own local church, and have made the commitment to raise our children in a Christian home. My parents are extremely proud of XXX for working hard and starting our own business. My step-mother worked as an educator for many years before retiring. It is very important for them to know that their grandchildren will receive the best education possible. They are concerned about the high drop out rate in Mexico, and the lack of educational supplies in the schools. They know that the only way for our children to get a good education in Mexico is to place them in private schools. They are also very aware that if we were forced to move to Mexico to live, that we would not be able to afford private school tuition. This is very alarming to them, not only would they miss seeing their grandchildren on a regular basis, but they are worried about their education and safety.
Community Ties
• We have several ties to our community as well. Our friends and family are very dear to us, we enjoy our times together. We purchased our first house in July 2004 and have been working hard to make it beautiful. The transformation is amazing! Our neighbors are thankful that we are working hard to make our neighborhood beautiful. As I stated earlier, I attend the local college; our son XXX attends preschool here while I am in school and will start kindergarten next year. We attend Calvary Chapel church every week and have found it a great blessing in our lives. Our son attended the vacation bible school during the summer and absolutely loved it. It is very important for XXX and I to raise our family in the church, teaching our children to have a personal relationship with God. We also believe it is important to confess our wrongdoings and make things right. XXX knows and acknowledges that he entered into this country in March 1999 without permission in order to find work. It was wrong and he is taking responsibility and asking for forgiveness.
These are our extreme hardships. I plead with you to forgive my husband and approve this waiver. It is our hope that the United States Government will have the compassion and forgiveness to keep our family together here in the United States. Please consider our extreme hardships of not just our health, business and financial situation, but keeping our family together and raising our children with the opportunities that they will only be given here in the United States.
Sincerely, XXX
There are so many reasons having my husband, XXX, not living with me in the United States would be an extreme hardship. I understand that my own emotional feelings won’t be taken into consideration when the decision is made, but at the same time, I can’t help but express them. My husband is the head of our household. He has supported me emotionally, physically and financially as well as being a strong roll model for our children.
Our background
• XXX and I were both working for the same company for over a year before we met. We did not meet at the factory itself, but at the new showroom in Los Angeles. In December 2000, I was sent there to help prepare for the grand opening party for the office staff and he arrived from the factory with another gentleman delivering chairs and other furniture for the party. XXX did not speak English when I first met him – but his smile melted my heart. There was an instant attraction for both of us, but I could not date him until he learned some English. Needless to say, 6 months later he asked me out… in English! He started to meet me after work so that we could talk and get to know each other, and we dated on the weekends that my son XXX was with his biological father. I introduced him to my family at Thanksgiving dinner in 2001 and they welcomed him into their home. In the meantime he was taking ESL classes at a local community center to improve his English. In February 2002 (just after Valentine’s Day!) XXX moved in with my son XXX and I, at our apartment in XXX, California. We were pregnant a few months later and baby XXX joined our family on January 16, 2003. We were married on January 31, 2003 with all of my family in attendance. My family has welcomed XXX with open arms. They are so pleased to know that I have found a good man that respects me and works hard to take care of me and our family. He has accepted XXX as his own son, and is a wonderful father figure. The true love we share is unlike anything I could have even imagined. I am truly blessed to have XXX in my life.
Our Children
• XXX has had a great hand in raising my son XXX from my previous marriage. He attended his soccer & baseball games when his biological father didn’t make the time. He has taught him that respect and education are important, and that you have to work hard to succeed in life. XXX and XXX have had a real chance to bond. When my husband first moved in with us in 2002 (a year before we were married), XXX had just turned 9 years old. At the age of 13 he had the opportunity to spend time with his biological father and has lived with him during the last 2 years. This was a very difficult decision for us since my ex-husband does not make the time to spend with XXX, nor does he teach him the respect and responsibilities we do in our home. If XXX were to not be allowed back into the United States, it would be devastating to XXX – losing a great role model and loved one. Robert does not speak Spanish and it would be impossible for him to finish high school and be successful in Mexico – he would not have the opportunity to attend college like he does here in the United States. And if I were forced to move to Mexico to stay with my husband, XXX’s biological father would never allow me to take him with me. XXX needs to be allowed back into the United States in order to keep our family together.
• We have a 5 year old son together that my husband shows great love and interest in. XXX spends quality time with XXX playing and coloring; as well as outdoor projects like planting in our flower bed & playing with our two German shepherd puppies. Our son XXX currently attends Kids World pre-school in our neighborhood, while I am attending my classes at XXXCollege, and is due to start kindergarten this year. Last year was XXX first year playing sports. He played ‘ready set t-ball’ and ‘ready set soccer’ at our local community center. XXX and I beamed with pride watching him interact and making friends with the children in our community that are his own age. XXX does not speak Spanish and adjusting to life in Mexico if his father is not allowed back in the United States would be extremely difficult. XXX will not have the same educational opportunities he has here in the United States, as well as the health care. The schools have an extremely high drop out rate in Guerrero where XXX is from. The poverty is so severe that children often quit school at a young age and are sent out to find work to help support the families. The quality of the healthcare providers is questionable in Mexico, especially in the small town in Guerrero that XXX comes from. They still use witch doctors instead of going to a licensed physician. Not having XXX here in the United States with us would be extremely difficult. It is important for us to raise him with a family that is intact, and in a broken home. I would be forced to move to Mexico in order to keep the immediate family together. I’ve seen what a divorce did to my first son XXX– being torn between his parents. We have no intentions of ever separating and doing that to XXX. Being separated from his grandparents and brother, as well as not having the same medical and educational benefits as he does here in the United States will cause unnecessary stress to XXX. It is important for XXX to return to the United States so that we can raise our son together.
If my husband, XXX, is banned from re-entering the United States for 10 years, I will be forced to choose between staying in the United States, raising our children as a single mother without the help of XXX. XXX would not be able to visit his father often because the cost of traveling frequently is completely out of our reach financially, and I would be apart from my partner, and love of my life. Or, I could move to Mexico keeping part of our family together, but without XXX. How could I choose between my children? Just the thought itself is an extreme hardship.
Our Business
• In 2005 we started our own landscape/gardening business called XXX Landscape. XX does all of the labor and I take care of all of the paperwork and help with landscape design if needed. XXX and I have worked very hard to establish our business. We have purchased equipment and trailers, as well as spent money on advertising. This business has grown to where we now have 70 residential homes that we maintain on a weekly basis. We have a goal of obtaining our contractors license here in the state of California for landscaping; so that we will be allowed to take on larger jobs and be able to afford to hire other employees. The minimum wage in California as of January 2008 is $8 per hour, and it is California law to have workers compensation insurance for any employees that we hire. Because of this we have not hired any employees to work with us at our business. Financially we have just reached the point where I am able to do the paperwork from home and attend XXX College a couple days a week, taking various agriculture classes that will all be credited towards obtaining the contractors license. At this point it would be financially devastating if XXX was not available to do the work for our customers, since that is our sole source of income, and I am physically not able to do it. If he were to have an extended stay in Mexico, I would have to close the business and throw away all we’ve been working for. There is no way financially for me to hire someone and pay them minimum wage plus pay workers compensation insurance and be able to support our family. Our business is currently bringing in about twice the amount I had made at my previous job (which was 50 miles away). This pays our mortgage, and other debts and expenses. I would be forced to drop out of school and find work, leaving my child in daycare for extended hours. I would not be able to find a job in the city where we currently reside since the income in this area for the type of office work I do is considerately less than more populated areas. I would have to look for a job over 50 miles away where the pay would be more, but the cost of gasoline and extended child care would eat up any larger monies earned. Without XXX working here at the business we’ve worked so hard to build, I would lose our home in foreclosure. There is no possible way for me to make enough money on my own to pay for everything.
Health
• My son XXX is currently under medical observation for a testicular cyst that was discovered in September, 2007. (Medical report enclosed) I am currently paying for his medical insurance and am responsible for making sure he continues follow up appointments with the doctor. As they are still observing for any changes in the cyst, they may decide to operate and remove it. As I’m sure you understand that this is a very delicate subject, and extremely difficult for my 14 year old son to endure. When he first discovered the mass, he was comfortable enough to go to my husband and myself to talk to us about it – and we followed up immediately by taking him to the doctor for tests. My son is very close to XXX & myself, and needs us both with him as he goes through this very difficult and sensitive situation. Without my husband here, I will not have the money to pay for medical insurance; I would have to close our business losing our only source of income.
• I have suffered with anxiety disorder which causes me to have heart palpitations and panic attacks. I am taking Xanax & Zolof for my condition, as prescribed by my doctor. (Copies of my prescriptions enclosed). The thought of XXX not returning quickly has really upset my daily life, and if he were not here to help me with our business; my health would greatly suffer. The worry of losing our business and home to debt would consume me and I would be unable to function as a person, or mother. My morbid obesity has reached an all time high already with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 45. Any BMI over 30 is considered obese. I don’t move as fast as I used to and am unable to do the physical work my husband does in order to keep our business going – even if he were only gone for a few months, I would physically not be able to do it. My obesity puts me at great risk for many future health problems. The Surgeon General lists premature death, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, breathing problems, arthritis and many other health consequences linked to obesity. My greatest risk is diabetes since it is very hereditary and my mother and grandfather both have it, as well as many aunts and cousins on my grandfather’s side of the family. The National Institute of Mental Health has found that one out of four cases of obesity is associated with a mood or anxiety disorder. My husband helps to remind me to take my medication. When I have an anxiety attack I have to take the Xanax, it leaves me extremely tired, almost zombie like and I’m unable to function. Because of this my husband steps in to help care for not only me – but the children. I can not take my medication when I am alone with our son XXX because he is only 5 years old and needs to be watched all the time. There is a great possibility that if XXX and I were not reunited in the United States that my anxiety and obesity would cause an even greater amount of damage to my health.
Education and Standard of living
• If I were to have to move to Mexico in order to be with my husband it would be tremendously difficult for me. I do not speak Spanish, so I would not be able to find work, nor would I be able to continue my education and career goal of obtaining our contractors license. It would be difficult to even function in a place that I could not communicate in. We would have to stay in XXX’s hometown in Guerrero with his family until he found some sort of work and a home of our own. This would be terrible since the town they live in is so poor that even today his mother does not have a toilet in her home and has to ‘go’ outside somewhere. His sister and her children don’t even have beds and sleep on matt’s on the dirt floor in their home. These are only some of the conditions and the way of life in their town, and some of the reasons why there is so many health issues in that area. The ground is contaminated with feces and sleeping on the floor with scorpions and whatever else is crawling around is not how I want to live, nor do I want my children to even experience. The health care in Mexico does not even compare to the healthcare we receive here in the United States. It is estimated that 40% of the population in Mexico are living in poverty. The minimum wage in Mexico is about 49 pesos per day, and many earn less than that. With me not speaking the language, XXX will have to find a job that would not only pay enough for us to find a home and feed our family, but pay the debts we currently have here in the United States, as well as help to save for XXX’s college tuition in 4 years. We would not be able to afford decent health care, traveling to a larger city to see a real licensed physician, nor would we be able to afford to put XXX in a private school to have a chance at a some what decent education. With my own medical conditions, the stress of living in a foreign country, in poverty, not speaking the language and being separated from my oldest son XXX would devastate me. How could I choose between allowing my youngest son a family with a mom and dad that live together, and leaving my oldest son in the United States? I want the best for my children as any mother does… I also want to raise them in a happy healthy home, without the added anxiety of living in poverty, or living apart from my husband.
Extended Family
• Two years ago my mother, XXX, and her husband, XXX, moved close to us so that we will be near by to take care of them as they start to age. They are still able to drive locally and do some things themselves. I make myself available to drive them long distances when needed, and my husband goes over every week to maintain their yard for them, and help them take care of any needs they might have. I have always been a strong moral support for my mother. She suffers from panic disorder/anxiety, depression, high blood pressure and diabetes. The things in life that you might think are minor have serious effects on her, making her physically ill. Knowing that we are going through this immigration process and that there is a chance that XXX will not return soon has had a terrible effect on her. The thought of our family being apart worries her, and even worse the thought that I might have to move with our son to Mexico in order to keep the family together has caused her to shed many tears and lose many nights of sleep. Her husband is now 71 and though is relatively healthy now, has had medical problems (such as bi-pass surgery) in the past. If my husband were to not be allowed to return to the United States it would cause them extreme hardship as well, the added stress and anxiety is not healthy for someone with a heart condition, or someone with panic disorder and diabetes.
• My father XXX and his wife XXX have grown to love XXX as their own son. We have spent lots of family time together on their boat, as my father has taught my husband a little bit about sailing. My husband and children love to be out on the water. My parents have been a tremendous support to us, not just emotionally, but spiritually. Through their guidance and prayer, we were able to find our own local church, and have made the commitment to raise our children in a Christian home. My parents are extremely proud of XXX for working hard and starting our own business. My step-mother worked as an educator for many years before retiring. It is very important for them to know that their grandchildren will receive the best education possible. They are concerned about the high drop out rate in Mexico, and the lack of educational supplies in the schools. They know that the only way for our children to get a good education in Mexico is to place them in private schools. They are also very aware that if we were forced to move to Mexico to live, that we would not be able to afford private school tuition. This is very alarming to them, not only would they miss seeing their grandchildren on a regular basis, but they are worried about their education and safety.
Community Ties
• We have several ties to our community as well. Our friends and family are very dear to us, we enjoy our times together. We purchased our first house in July 2004 and have been working hard to make it beautiful. The transformation is amazing! Our neighbors are thankful that we are working hard to make our neighborhood beautiful. As I stated earlier, I attend the local college; our son XXX attends preschool here while I am in school and will start kindergarten next year. We attend Calvary Chapel church every week and have found it a great blessing in our lives. Our son attended the vacation bible school during the summer and absolutely loved it. It is very important for XXX and I to raise our family in the church, teaching our children to have a personal relationship with God. We also believe it is important to confess our wrongdoings and make things right. XXX knows and acknowledges that he entered into this country in March 1999 without permission in order to find work. It was wrong and he is taking responsibility and asking for forgiveness.
These are our extreme hardships. I plead with you to forgive my husband and approve this waiver. It is our hope that the United States Government will have the compassion and forgiveness to keep our family together here in the United States. Please consider our extreme hardships of not just our health, business and financial situation, but keeping our family together and raising our children with the opportunities that they will only be given here in the United States.
Sincerely, XXX