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05-19-2008, 02:44 AM
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Officer in Charge
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
American Embassy
Bogota, Colombia
Re: Letter of Hardship for Alien
Case No. XXXXX
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, USC, declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the United States, that the forgoing is true and correct.
I am submitting this affidavit in support of the I-601 Waiver of Grounds of Excludability for my husband, ALIEN.
HARDSHIPS TO ME, THE U.S. CITIZEN
If ALIEN is not admitted to the United States, I will suffer extreme and unusual hardship above and beyond what I have already suffered.
I feel deeply compelled each day to reunite with my husband and share our lives together as we once did and as we have every right to do. However, doing so in Colombia would greatly endanger my safety, cause significant psychological stress, strain my relationship with my children and family, completely deplete our finances, and eliminate my plans to pursue my degree.
I. MEDICAL CONCERNS
Due to the stress of this situation, I have developed depression, see exhibit . My doctor, Dr. XXXX had to put me on medication, 25 mg of Lexapro, due to the stress of not being with my husband. I have developed loss of sleep, crying bouts, and inability to concentrate. This is affecting me at my job, my studies and in my everyday life. If my husband is not allowed to come back, this problem will get worse and would be a great hardship for me to function in anything that I do. Depression is one of the most common conditions associated with suicide in older adults. Exhibit .
I also have a medical problem that I must get checked by my doctor on a yearly basis. I have a fibroid in my uterus that needs to be monitored every year, see Exhibit “ ”. My gynecologist, Dr. XXXX, schedules me every year along with my annual check up to get an ultrasound to check the fibroid to make sure it has not grown and to monitor it. I became aware of this problem two years ago due to very heavy periods, pain in my pelvic area, and long periods. Here in the U.S. with my employer I have health insurance which covers me 100%. I only pay a co-payment for my doctor’s visit and the ultrasound gets paid through my insurance 100%, See Exhibit . If I leave to join my husband in Colombia, I would have to pay out of pocket all my medical bills which would cause strain and much stress. I would have to pay approximately $150.00 in order to have this done on a yearly basis and with only adequate medical care. Here in the U.S., I am not only confident that I will have the expert care I will need and access to advanced medical facilities, but I also have excellent insurance through my employer which covers my medical expenses. An average months pay in Colombia is about $150-$200 dollars a month and most employers do not offer health insurance. The cost for health insurance in Colombia is about $30.00 for the cheapest health plan and this covers only the basic health care and only certain medications. Health care in Colombia is not the best. If I were to become ill or have an accident in Colombia, it would be very difficult to get medical care due to the fact that we would not have the money for medication, hospital stay, tests, etc. Hospitals do not provide free medical care or see you in the emergency room if you do not have insurance. If you don’t have insurance, the hospital will only admit you if you do pay up front.
II. FAMILY TIES IN THE U.S.
I have two children from my first marriage, CHILD 1 and CHILD 2. They are 14 and 17 years old. I am divorced from their father since 1991, see attached Exhibit “ ”. My ex-husband, XXXX, will not let me take the children to live in Colombia, see exhibit . I have custody of my children as well as being the primary custodial parent. See attached Exhibit “ ”. Mr. XXX has already stated that he will not allow my children to live in Colombia due to the fact that their lives will be in danger and they do not speak the language. I cannot be separated from my children. I cannot leave my children as this would cause them irreparable harm. They are not used to living with anyone else and this would severely cause me emotional pain and suffering. The children depend on me to provide for their needs, emotionally and financially. It would be an extreme burden to come and see them on a monthly basis. The children are involved in many academic and social activities within school and with the park system in our neighborhood. My son plays soccer and requires for me to constantly drive him back and forth to practice and his games. My daughter has a part-time job and requires for me to also drive her to work and school.
My children and I have resided with ALIEN since 2003. They miss him terribly and everyday speak to him by phone and by internet. Both of my children are close to Mr. ALIEN. My son sees him as a father figure and misses him terribly. My son loves soccer and belongs to a league at the park near our home. Mr. ALIEN and my son would practice soccer and Mr. ALIEN would attend all his games and practices. Since my husband has left, my son has not been able to be a part of his soccer league due to the financial burden that I have. I can no longer afford his registration fee of $150.00. My son has had problems in school and his grades have suffered due to this stress, see Exhibit “ ”. My son has also had behavior problems since my husband left. Two weeks after Mr. ALIEN left, my son was suspended from school for ten days, see Exhibit “ ”. My daughter, XXXX, has suffered also since Mr. ALIEN’s departure. Her grades have suffered due to the emotion and economical stress I am under due to my husband being gone, see Exhibit “ ”. My children’s behavior has affected me very much. It is difficult for me to see them suffer and try to deal with the situation that we as a family are currently going through.
I was born and raised in the U.S. and my entire family lives nearby. I am very close to both of my parents and my sister and being separated from them would be devastating. Since my mother does not drive, she depends on me for many essentials, including grocery shopping and getting to doctor’s appointments, See exhibit . My mother has acute asthma and requires her to take oxygen treatments almost everyday. She takes medication for her asthma and also suffers from depression. She needs to be monitored daily and I share this responsibility with my sister.
I love my family dearly and have never gone more than a couple of days without seeing them and I speak with them on a daily basis. I wouldn’t be able to afford plane tickets, averaging $500-$700 depending on the season, to visit my family, and phone calls would be too expensive to make on a daily basis, see Exhibit .
Additionally, Mr. ALIEN has all his immediate family here in the U.S. He has his mother, his two sisters, and two nieces. His sister is a United States Citizen and serves in the Army Reserves. His mother lives right next door to us. She depended very much on Mr. ALIEN for daily support and emotional support. As she is getting on in age it is difficult for her to get around on her own to do her groceries, driving, and doing things around the house. She has one kidney and has to be monitored by her doctors, see exhibit “ ”. Due to his departure, I now have the responsibility of helping my mother in law. She lives six months out of the year in xxxx. When she is here, I have to help her out by driving her wherever she needs to go, helping her with chores around the house, and any yard work. I share this responsibility with my sister in law, See exhibit .
III. FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND LACK OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
I am currently employed with a Maritime and Insurance Defense law firm with an annual salary of $xxxxx plus retirement and insurance benefits, see exhibit and . I have been employed here for almost four years. I have been a Paralegal for the last 12 years and I enjoy what I do very much. I went to school to become a Paralegal and I want to continue on to law school. If I were to move to Colombia, all of my training and schooling would be wasted. I would have to leave my job with virtually no prospects to look forward to, and law school would no longer be an option. In addition to that, this would also shatter my chances of future employability in the United States once we are finally able to return. It will be impossible to maintain my career in Colombia because there are no paralegal jobs. As such, my professional standing and career would be ruined.
I am currently attending college and am in the process of getting my bachelor’s degree. I intend to begin law school next year to expand my opportunities in my current field. I love the law and have made a career out it. I have approximately $xxxxx in student loan debt that I owe. I owe this to the government who has loaned me the money to finish my college education. If I move to Colombia I would not be able to pay this money back. This would cause me to default on my loans and I would never be able to borrow and it would ruin my credit, see exhibit .
We also have a home that we own together. If I were to move to Colombia I would have to try to sell it and after all the costs and expenses I would owe the bank due to the housing market plummeting. My property has lost value, See Exhibit , and if I try to sell my home I would actually end up owing the bank. As it is, I owe the bank $xxxxx and we pay $xxxx per month, see Exhibit “ ”. Since my husband’s departure, I have fallen behind on my mortgage payments, see exhibit . I have had to borrow from family and friends to make my mortgage payments in order to make the payments and not fall into foreclosure, see exhibit .
I also pay for my children’s insurance and if I were to leave I would not be able to afford to pay their insurance, leaving them uninsured see exhibit . The monthly wages being $150-200 a month, I would not be able to pay the insurance premium of $xxxx for my children’s health insurance. This would be very stressful for me because they would not be able to go see a doctor if they fell ill or had an accident.
The unemployment rate in Colombia is 18%. With about 47% of the population living below the poverty line, it is virtually impossible that I, an American who doesn’t speak Spanish very well, will be able to secure any employment at all. The minimum wage is about $188/month, though many earn less and have no benefits, See exhibit . Mr. ALIEN has had great difficulty finding any permanent employment, with offers of less than minimum wage, part-time or temporary work, and occasional odd jobs. Even with both of us working, this would not be enough to live on; let alone support my children. It would also mean that my credit rating would be destroyed. My current earnings here in the US allow me to pay my bills, fulfill my obligations to my family as well as provide money to my husband so that he may maintain a reasonable and secure standard of living. After making all payments, I have just enough money left over for phone calls to Colombia and can barely afford the airfare to visit more than once or twice a year. In Colombia, without my current salary to rely upon, not only would we be subjected to the extreme hardship of living in horrifically sub-standard conditions, but also we would have nothing to return to the U.S. with except damaged credit and debts. However, with Mr. ALIEN in the U.S., he will be gainfully employed and, without the burden of maintaining a second household, our combined income would allow us to quickly pay our debts, and keep our home; none of this will be possible if he is not allowed to come back to the United States.
IV. GRAVE SAFETY CONCERNS
I will face significant, potentially life-threatening risks to my personal safety if I move to Colombia to join my husband. Due in part to the strained economic situation, there is constant unrest in most metropolitan areas of the country. There are regular kidnappings, murders, robberies and ongoing violence. Even in the best of neighborhoods, there are regular incidents and police raids are common. The web sites of the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá and the U.S. Department of State contain lengthy warnings for U.S. citizens in Colombia, see exhibit . If I were to reside there permanently, the toll this stress will have on both of us – the constant fear for my safety - is immeasurable. Also due to high crime rate in Colombia, I would not be able to go out by myself and will become isolated. Colombia is a very dangerous place. There is a huge crime rate in Colombia. Colombia has been rated the #1 murder capital, see exhibit . Since I was born and raised here in the U.S., my Spanish is very limited and I do not speak it well. I would feel alienated and will surely be isolated, and terribly lonely without friends and family to talk to. Being separated from my full, close and loving family will create great emotional distress and hardship to me and to my family.
V. HUSBAND ’S CASE FACTS:
Mr. ALIEN came to the U.S. in 2001. He entered into the U.S. in San Diego illegally. Once here, he went to school and learned English and began to work odd jobs. He lived with his mother and sisters. He then applied for Asylum and received his EAD and social security card. In June, 2002 Mr. ALIEN and his family moved to XXXX. Mr. ALIEN and I met in August 2002 and began a relationship. We have been together since that time. We bought our home on November 18, 2005 and married on December 3, 2005 with all our family and friends present. We then filed the I-130. With the approval of the I-130, we are following his interview at the U.S. Consulate in Bogotá, Colombia, where he respectfully seeks this waiver to return home.
SUMMARY
We as a couple have full plans to spend our lives together. This includes residency in the United States, the generation of children, a shared religion, supportive relationships between the two families, mutual support in regard to educational and other life goals, etc.
Exhibit points to the complete nature of the marital union of ALIEN and me. Our wedding, which occurred in XXXX, in our home, was attended by all of our significant relatives and friends and importantly our children.
It needs to be emphasized that by issuing an approval of the I-130, the United States government has formally and legally recognized the validity of the marriage between me and ALIEN. It is well documented that “family unity” is an important value unpinning the raison d’etre of the United States of America and that actions to “assure family unity’ is part of the intent of U.S. immigration law [for example see Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part II, section I, pp. 64 and 65]. Although, it is a function of law to provide legal definition and recognition to this marriage between myself and ALIEN, it is clearly the intent of law to support the complex nature of marriage. In other words, in this and other genuine marriages there are multiple social psychological, familial, economic, cultural, spiritual, etc bonds which are presumed by the law to exist conjointly with the legal presence of marriage. The support for this complex, interacting marital bonds, is a fundamental value of the larger society and a function of the law.
Because this is a full and complete marriage with intense emotional, social, familial, economic, and spiritual ties, my reciprocal bond with Mr. ALIEN must be granted great weight while accessing what would happen to me if Mr. ALIEN were not admitted to the United States. All extra hardships are built upon the base of significant, although usual hardship. In other words, it is of note that I miss my husband painfully, I am uncertain and frightened about my future because it depends upon the status of my husband, etc. However, these are considered herein to be simply the backdrop from those other, previously listed hardships that, individually and when combined and interacting are severe. In other words, the enormous strain of being separated from my husband constitutes a powerful hardship on me. The other hardships on top of this one culminate in my being potentially and actually subjected to extreme and unusual hardship.
My husband is remorseful regarding his illegal entry into the US. He has never been in any kind of trouble in the US and is a responsible individual. He is goal directed, focused and thoroughly ethical and law-abiding. He presents no danger whatsoever to the interests of the United States of America.
Respectfully submitted,
USC
Just posting my HSL to see what you think. Please give me you feedback. Thanks and God bless.
Officer in Charge
US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
American Embassy
Bogota, Colombia
Re: Letter of Hardship for Alien
Case No. XXXXX
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, USC, declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the United States, that the forgoing is true and correct.
I am submitting this affidavit in support of the I-601 Waiver of Grounds of Excludability for my husband, ALIEN.
HARDSHIPS TO ME, THE U.S. CITIZEN
If ALIEN is not admitted to the United States, I will suffer extreme and unusual hardship above and beyond what I have already suffered.
I feel deeply compelled each day to reunite with my husband and share our lives together as we once did and as we have every right to do. However, doing so in Colombia would greatly endanger my safety, cause significant psychological stress, strain my relationship with my children and family, completely deplete our finances, and eliminate my plans to pursue my degree.
I. MEDICAL CONCERNS
Due to the stress of this situation, I have developed depression, see exhibit . My doctor, Dr. XXXX had to put me on medication, 25 mg of Lexapro, due to the stress of not being with my husband. I have developed loss of sleep, crying bouts, and inability to concentrate. This is affecting me at my job, my studies and in my everyday life. If my husband is not allowed to come back, this problem will get worse and would be a great hardship for me to function in anything that I do. Depression is one of the most common conditions associated with suicide in older adults. Exhibit .
I also have a medical problem that I must get checked by my doctor on a yearly basis. I have a fibroid in my uterus that needs to be monitored every year, see Exhibit “ ”. My gynecologist, Dr. XXXX, schedules me every year along with my annual check up to get an ultrasound to check the fibroid to make sure it has not grown and to monitor it. I became aware of this problem two years ago due to very heavy periods, pain in my pelvic area, and long periods. Here in the U.S. with my employer I have health insurance which covers me 100%. I only pay a co-payment for my doctor’s visit and the ultrasound gets paid through my insurance 100%, See Exhibit . If I leave to join my husband in Colombia, I would have to pay out of pocket all my medical bills which would cause strain and much stress. I would have to pay approximately $150.00 in order to have this done on a yearly basis and with only adequate medical care. Here in the U.S., I am not only confident that I will have the expert care I will need and access to advanced medical facilities, but I also have excellent insurance through my employer which covers my medical expenses. An average months pay in Colombia is about $150-$200 dollars a month and most employers do not offer health insurance. The cost for health insurance in Colombia is about $30.00 for the cheapest health plan and this covers only the basic health care and only certain medications. Health care in Colombia is not the best. If I were to become ill or have an accident in Colombia, it would be very difficult to get medical care due to the fact that we would not have the money for medication, hospital stay, tests, etc. Hospitals do not provide free medical care or see you in the emergency room if you do not have insurance. If you don’t have insurance, the hospital will only admit you if you do pay up front.
II. FAMILY TIES IN THE U.S.
I have two children from my first marriage, CHILD 1 and CHILD 2. They are 14 and 17 years old. I am divorced from their father since 1991, see attached Exhibit “ ”. My ex-husband, XXXX, will not let me take the children to live in Colombia, see exhibit . I have custody of my children as well as being the primary custodial parent. See attached Exhibit “ ”. Mr. XXX has already stated that he will not allow my children to live in Colombia due to the fact that their lives will be in danger and they do not speak the language. I cannot be separated from my children. I cannot leave my children as this would cause them irreparable harm. They are not used to living with anyone else and this would severely cause me emotional pain and suffering. The children depend on me to provide for their needs, emotionally and financially. It would be an extreme burden to come and see them on a monthly basis. The children are involved in many academic and social activities within school and with the park system in our neighborhood. My son plays soccer and requires for me to constantly drive him back and forth to practice and his games. My daughter has a part-time job and requires for me to also drive her to work and school.
My children and I have resided with ALIEN since 2003. They miss him terribly and everyday speak to him by phone and by internet. Both of my children are close to Mr. ALIEN. My son sees him as a father figure and misses him terribly. My son loves soccer and belongs to a league at the park near our home. Mr. ALIEN and my son would practice soccer and Mr. ALIEN would attend all his games and practices. Since my husband has left, my son has not been able to be a part of his soccer league due to the financial burden that I have. I can no longer afford his registration fee of $150.00. My son has had problems in school and his grades have suffered due to this stress, see Exhibit “ ”. My son has also had behavior problems since my husband left. Two weeks after Mr. ALIEN left, my son was suspended from school for ten days, see Exhibit “ ”. My daughter, XXXX, has suffered also since Mr. ALIEN’s departure. Her grades have suffered due to the emotion and economical stress I am under due to my husband being gone, see Exhibit “ ”. My children’s behavior has affected me very much. It is difficult for me to see them suffer and try to deal with the situation that we as a family are currently going through.
I was born and raised in the U.S. and my entire family lives nearby. I am very close to both of my parents and my sister and being separated from them would be devastating. Since my mother does not drive, she depends on me for many essentials, including grocery shopping and getting to doctor’s appointments, See exhibit . My mother has acute asthma and requires her to take oxygen treatments almost everyday. She takes medication for her asthma and also suffers from depression. She needs to be monitored daily and I share this responsibility with my sister.
I love my family dearly and have never gone more than a couple of days without seeing them and I speak with them on a daily basis. I wouldn’t be able to afford plane tickets, averaging $500-$700 depending on the season, to visit my family, and phone calls would be too expensive to make on a daily basis, see Exhibit .
Additionally, Mr. ALIEN has all his immediate family here in the U.S. He has his mother, his two sisters, and two nieces. His sister is a United States Citizen and serves in the Army Reserves. His mother lives right next door to us. She depended very much on Mr. ALIEN for daily support and emotional support. As she is getting on in age it is difficult for her to get around on her own to do her groceries, driving, and doing things around the house. She has one kidney and has to be monitored by her doctors, see exhibit “ ”. Due to his departure, I now have the responsibility of helping my mother in law. She lives six months out of the year in xxxx. When she is here, I have to help her out by driving her wherever she needs to go, helping her with chores around the house, and any yard work. I share this responsibility with my sister in law, See exhibit .
III. FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND LACK OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
I am currently employed with a Maritime and Insurance Defense law firm with an annual salary of $xxxxx plus retirement and insurance benefits, see exhibit and . I have been employed here for almost four years. I have been a Paralegal for the last 12 years and I enjoy what I do very much. I went to school to become a Paralegal and I want to continue on to law school. If I were to move to Colombia, all of my training and schooling would be wasted. I would have to leave my job with virtually no prospects to look forward to, and law school would no longer be an option. In addition to that, this would also shatter my chances of future employability in the United States once we are finally able to return. It will be impossible to maintain my career in Colombia because there are no paralegal jobs. As such, my professional standing and career would be ruined.
I am currently attending college and am in the process of getting my bachelor’s degree. I intend to begin law school next year to expand my opportunities in my current field. I love the law and have made a career out it. I have approximately $xxxxx in student loan debt that I owe. I owe this to the government who has loaned me the money to finish my college education. If I move to Colombia I would not be able to pay this money back. This would cause me to default on my loans and I would never be able to borrow and it would ruin my credit, see exhibit .
We also have a home that we own together. If I were to move to Colombia I would have to try to sell it and after all the costs and expenses I would owe the bank due to the housing market plummeting. My property has lost value, See Exhibit , and if I try to sell my home I would actually end up owing the bank. As it is, I owe the bank $xxxxx and we pay $xxxx per month, see Exhibit “ ”. Since my husband’s departure, I have fallen behind on my mortgage payments, see exhibit . I have had to borrow from family and friends to make my mortgage payments in order to make the payments and not fall into foreclosure, see exhibit .
I also pay for my children’s insurance and if I were to leave I would not be able to afford to pay their insurance, leaving them uninsured see exhibit . The monthly wages being $150-200 a month, I would not be able to pay the insurance premium of $xxxx for my children’s health insurance. This would be very stressful for me because they would not be able to go see a doctor if they fell ill or had an accident.
The unemployment rate in Colombia is 18%. With about 47% of the population living below the poverty line, it is virtually impossible that I, an American who doesn’t speak Spanish very well, will be able to secure any employment at all. The minimum wage is about $188/month, though many earn less and have no benefits, See exhibit . Mr. ALIEN has had great difficulty finding any permanent employment, with offers of less than minimum wage, part-time or temporary work, and occasional odd jobs. Even with both of us working, this would not be enough to live on; let alone support my children. It would also mean that my credit rating would be destroyed. My current earnings here in the US allow me to pay my bills, fulfill my obligations to my family as well as provide money to my husband so that he may maintain a reasonable and secure standard of living. After making all payments, I have just enough money left over for phone calls to Colombia and can barely afford the airfare to visit more than once or twice a year. In Colombia, without my current salary to rely upon, not only would we be subjected to the extreme hardship of living in horrifically sub-standard conditions, but also we would have nothing to return to the U.S. with except damaged credit and debts. However, with Mr. ALIEN in the U.S., he will be gainfully employed and, without the burden of maintaining a second household, our combined income would allow us to quickly pay our debts, and keep our home; none of this will be possible if he is not allowed to come back to the United States.
IV. GRAVE SAFETY CONCERNS
I will face significant, potentially life-threatening risks to my personal safety if I move to Colombia to join my husband. Due in part to the strained economic situation, there is constant unrest in most metropolitan areas of the country. There are regular kidnappings, murders, robberies and ongoing violence. Even in the best of neighborhoods, there are regular incidents and police raids are common. The web sites of the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá and the U.S. Department of State contain lengthy warnings for U.S. citizens in Colombia, see exhibit . If I were to reside there permanently, the toll this stress will have on both of us – the constant fear for my safety - is immeasurable. Also due to high crime rate in Colombia, I would not be able to go out by myself and will become isolated. Colombia is a very dangerous place. There is a huge crime rate in Colombia. Colombia has been rated the #1 murder capital, see exhibit . Since I was born and raised here in the U.S., my Spanish is very limited and I do not speak it well. I would feel alienated and will surely be isolated, and terribly lonely without friends and family to talk to. Being separated from my full, close and loving family will create great emotional distress and hardship to me and to my family.
V. HUSBAND ’S CASE FACTS:
Mr. ALIEN came to the U.S. in 2001. He entered into the U.S. in San Diego illegally. Once here, he went to school and learned English and began to work odd jobs. He lived with his mother and sisters. He then applied for Asylum and received his EAD and social security card. In June, 2002 Mr. ALIEN and his family moved to XXXX. Mr. ALIEN and I met in August 2002 and began a relationship. We have been together since that time. We bought our home on November 18, 2005 and married on December 3, 2005 with all our family and friends present. We then filed the I-130. With the approval of the I-130, we are following his interview at the U.S. Consulate in Bogotá, Colombia, where he respectfully seeks this waiver to return home.
SUMMARY
We as a couple have full plans to spend our lives together. This includes residency in the United States, the generation of children, a shared religion, supportive relationships between the two families, mutual support in regard to educational and other life goals, etc.
Exhibit points to the complete nature of the marital union of ALIEN and me. Our wedding, which occurred in XXXX, in our home, was attended by all of our significant relatives and friends and importantly our children.
It needs to be emphasized that by issuing an approval of the I-130, the United States government has formally and legally recognized the validity of the marriage between me and ALIEN. It is well documented that “family unity” is an important value unpinning the raison d’etre of the United States of America and that actions to “assure family unity’ is part of the intent of U.S. immigration law [for example see Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part II, section I, pp. 64 and 65]. Although, it is a function of law to provide legal definition and recognition to this marriage between myself and ALIEN, it is clearly the intent of law to support the complex nature of marriage. In other words, in this and other genuine marriages there are multiple social psychological, familial, economic, cultural, spiritual, etc bonds which are presumed by the law to exist conjointly with the legal presence of marriage. The support for this complex, interacting marital bonds, is a fundamental value of the larger society and a function of the law.
Because this is a full and complete marriage with intense emotional, social, familial, economic, and spiritual ties, my reciprocal bond with Mr. ALIEN must be granted great weight while accessing what would happen to me if Mr. ALIEN were not admitted to the United States. All extra hardships are built upon the base of significant, although usual hardship. In other words, it is of note that I miss my husband painfully, I am uncertain and frightened about my future because it depends upon the status of my husband, etc. However, these are considered herein to be simply the backdrop from those other, previously listed hardships that, individually and when combined and interacting are severe. In other words, the enormous strain of being separated from my husband constitutes a powerful hardship on me. The other hardships on top of this one culminate in my being potentially and actually subjected to extreme and unusual hardship.
My husband is remorseful regarding his illegal entry into the US. He has never been in any kind of trouble in the US and is a responsible individual. He is goal directed, focused and thoroughly ethical and law-abiding. He presents no danger whatsoever to the interests of the United States of America.
Respectfully submitted,
USC