Approved HSLs filed in Caribbean Islands and "other" CA countries

[Marie]

Resources for your extreme hardship/I-601 waiver packet:

Tips for Writing the HSL (http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showthread.php?t=83)

Laurel Scott's Memo on the I-601 (http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showpost.php?p=709&postcount=1)

Some Supporting Document Tips (http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3142)

Help for HIV Waivers (http://immigrate2us.net/forum/showthread.php?t=96)

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Approved HSL Courtesy of Member - Barbados

I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Extreme Hardship request on behalf of Foreign Spouse from her husband US Citizen. When entering the US in February of 2004, my wife XXXXX, was provided an I-94 form marked withB-2 D/S. We called to verify the "until date" with BCIS. We were verbally told over the phone that blank dates defaulted to 6 months and "D/S" markings which are incorrect for the B-2 visa would default to 1 year. We were also told that we need not get a new or corrected I-94. With that information Donna stayed 1 year and 10 days as we prepared to move overseas to her home country of Barbados. Two years later as we filed for a IR-1 visa, we were told that DHS had ruled that it was to be a 6 month stay and not a 1 year stay, which places Donna with a 190 day overstay, which incurred a 3 year ban. Continuing the 3 year ban, of which only 11 months remain, would prove to be an extreme hardship for me as a United States Citizen for the following medical, economic, and emotional reasons. My father, XXXXXXXXXX, of XXXXXX, Texas, has recently been diagnosed with Lewy Body \r\nDementia. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disease and the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly. The clinical name, dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), accounts for up to 20% of all dementia cases, or 800,000 patients in the US. Over 50% of Parkinson disease patients develop Parkinson disease dementia(PDD), which accounts for at least 750,000 patients. (PDD is also a Lewy body dementia.) No cure or definitive treatment for Lewy body dementia has been discovered as yet. The disease has an average duration of 5 to 7 years. With this in mind, I would like to see my father as much as possible before he falls any sicker. In addition I wish for my son, who is a United States Citizen to know his grandfather while he can. My father has always been a vibrant youthful person and not being with him as he fades will be very detrimental to me as well as our entire family.(see included letter from attending physician) .In addition to my fathers illness, the economic hardships of living in Barbados have been tremendous. My current employer until recently has allowed me to telecommute to work in XXXXXX, Texas. This has afforded me time to look at the local employment opportunities. My profession is that of embedded computer systems designer. There are currently no companies on the island of Barbados that do computer system designs. Although I do have cross training in other fields of computer science the only opportunities on the island are that of system administrator which would significantly reduce the amount of money I earn. In addition the cost of living in Barbados is extremely high.(see attached economic data for Barbados) In order to provide my family with the standard of living available in the US, I would need to continue earning the same salary as I am currently paid from my US employer. Factoring in the cost of such items as private schools and medical care, the kind of life I can provide for my family is severely diminished. The public schools in Barbados are only available to Barbadian citizens so I am required to send our children to private school, which is still substandard compared to even the worst of US public schools. In addition I can not use any of the health care insurance provided my US based employer in Barbados(see attached information from Department of State). This \r\nmeans that in order to properly plan for emergencies I have to purchase locally provided insurance at great expense. As of January 15th my current employer is starting a new design project which requires me to be physically present in the XXXXXX, Texas office. Although I will not immediately loose my job if I am not present, it will severely affect my long term status at the company. (see letter from employer). Continuing to live in Barbados or separating our family for the remaining time of the 3 year ban would have tremendous emotional repercussions. I have continued to be isolated from my family due to the extreme cost for me to travel to the US or for them to visit me in Barbados. In addition to the heightened security measures for air travel, the process of visiting each other has been become very tedious. As a result of the isolation from both family and coworkers , as well as culture shock from moving to a country with a very unique culture, I have suffered from sever depression at times. I am constantly treated as an outsider, and very disheartened when I am the only one around that is celebrating American holidays such as July 4th and Thanksgiving. Even as a person who served in the US Army, I honor those who died at Pearl Harbor on December 7th. These are the holidays I wish my our children who are US citizens to honor and celebrate. My son''s mother(my ex-wife) died just before Thanksgiving of 2004(see attached death certificate). Although he hasn''t forgotten his mother, he thinks of XXXXXX as his mother now. They have grown very close and share a strong bond. If we had to separate for the remaining 11 months of XXXXX''s ban, he would suffer greatly. With the loss of his mother, he would feel as he had lost XXXXXX as well. My wife and I depend on each other greatly. We are a significant part of each others lives. I do not believe that i can be separated from her for 11 months without suffering depression. In addition my wife has a daughter, XXXXXX, who is a US Citizen from a previous relationship(see attached birth certificate). XXXXXX''s biological father, XXXXXX, is a US Citizen and would like to be able to see his daughter more often.(see attached letter from XXXXXXX). In summary, you should be able to recognize that I have some very strong medical, economic, and emotional reasons for requesting approval of this waiver. XXXXXX and I consider ourselves very law abiding people, however, even the most honorable people can make unintentional mistakes. We wish to correct our mistake properly and legally. We wish to return to the United States as a family. We hope with this letter, stating the reasons that not returning to the US would prove to be extreme hardship on our family, will lead you to approval of this waiver.

[Cynthia]

This is a letter Courtesy of Member Ahowell ~TRINIDAD

Here it is : I wrote the letter from my USC husband point of view. He signed it and notarized it.
I highlighted certain KEY information that I wanted the Officer to notice, just incase they might have been SKIMING thru the letter and not actually sitting there and reading it.
Where you see the word USC, I had my husbands full name in place .For the word, Alien, I had my full name in place.

USC
12345 St.
Nowhere,State, Zip

RE: Letter Of Hardship For ALIEN NAME
Case #

US Embassy Address in ALIEN COUNTRY

To Whom It May Concern:

I, USC, in support of an I-601 application for my wife, ALIEN, am writing this letter based on my hardships if forced to move to (Alien Country). I met my wife, ALIEN , while attending High School together in YEAR, after continuing our friendship; we united in marriage on DATE.

Extreme Hardships to USC

I. USC Daughter

I have a 3-year-old daughter, USC daughter name given, whom I had from a previous relationship. Her mother will not permit me to take my daughter to (Alien Country) if I am forced to move. I fear that the distance from my daughter would cause irrevocable damages in our Father/Daughter relationship. I also support my daughter and if I am forced to move away I will be unable to continue / provide that support, financially and emotionally. If my wife (ALIEN NAME) were not allowed to return to the USA, I would be forced to choose between my daughter and my wife, which is impossible because both of them make me what I am today.

II. USC Family Support in USA

I have very strong ties and full support from my parents and siblings along with my In Laws; I frequently see them for family events such as birthdays, holidays and daily gatherings. If I am forced to relocate I would have limited if any contact with my family and I would almost never be united with my entire family. Meaning that I would not be with my wife, my family and my daughter at the same time.

III. USC Has no family in Alien COUNTRY

I will be homeless if forced to move to Alien Country because of hidden racial barriers that would not allow me to stay at my wife’s relatives’ residence. I am of Black/African American ethnicity and I am not accepted by her few relatives that she has in Alien Country, her relatives are of Indian ethnicity and they do not approved of her marriage especially to someone from a Black/African ethnic background, therefore her relatives has made it known to my wife, Alien Name, that if I was to come to Alien Country I will not be permitted to stay (not even on a temporary basis) at my wife’s relatives home where she currently resides. I have no one else to turn to for support in the event of being forced to move to Alien Country. This is an “extreme hardship” and biggest burden to me and I have a well founded fear for my life and will be faced with the reality that I would be homeless because of the racial discrimination against me, if forced to move to Alien Country.

IV. Medical

Recently I visited The US Department of State website via Internet for information about Alien Country Health care system. It stated that the Medical Facilities in Alien Country are significantly below US standards for treatment of serious injuries and illness, with limited access to supplies and medications. I am currently provided with Health Insurance through my employment but if I am forced to move to Alien Country I will loose all coverage upon termination of employment. Therefore I will not have access to, or the ability to pay for the necessary healthcare in Alien Country.

* Pregnancy
My wife (Alien Name) and I want to start a family in the immediate future. However, given the facts, I fear that we will be unable to begin a family because of the low standards of health care and possible health risks to the baby and I will also would be bound by financial dilemmas while living in Alien Country since medical insurance is very expensive, thus lack of income will certainly obstruct me from starting a family which I desperately want to begin with my wife, Alien Name.

V. Financial

I am employed full time; this allows me to comfortably support my wife, my daughter and myself. If I move to Alien Country, I would not be able to get a job because Alien Country job market is lacking employment in all areas. Unlike my current job in the USA, I will not be able to support my daughter in the US because of the lack of financial earnings neither will I be able to support myself without any income, relating in damaging my self esteem as well as contributing to serious physical dangers such as not being able to afford health care, live in a safe and good neighborhood, and providing basic support as Head of Household. Thus, a move to Alien Country would cause immense damage to both my current and future standard of living compared to my social level that I currently have/will obtain in the future here in the US.

Citizenship

I, USC , a born American and very proud of my country, feels that as an American, family unity is the cornerstone of the America. I fully support the United States of America with all that I am and all that I will be and to imagine having to leave my country would destroy my pride I have in the United States and to even consider being forced to depart from America would only increase the devastating pain and suffering of having to move to a place where “Freedom” is not compared to the freedom that Americans hold dearly. A United State's Citizen has the right to "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness". How could I be 'Happy' without the one I love?

Summary

My wife, Alien Name, have no intentions of repeating or offending the law in any way possible to the United States of America therefore she poses no threat. She received GOD into her life and has attended Hope Of Glory Ministries in Alien Country since returning and she seeks support emotionally and spiritually from that church, she has paid the price for her wrongdoings, whilst learning valuable lessons in life and how it affects not only her but also people whom love her dearly. She would like to have the opportunity to begin a New Life in America, where we can start our own family.

There is no hope in Alien Country for me (USC). My wife, Alien name, constantly feels guilty because, I would be forced to make an emotionally depressing decision to choose between her and my daughter, should I have to move to Alien Country and live in conditions that are oppressive to me compared to the life I have in the USA.

Conclusion

If my wife, Alien name, is not admitted entry to the United States of America I will be placed in the midst of an impossible dilemma causing great hardships stated above. I have seen for myself what Alien Country looks like from visiting my wife for three weeks and spending that short period of time, I was not at all pleased neither nor impressed with so many negative things seen and heard on the local news concerning the increase of crime and kidnappings that go unresolved. I fear for my life because it is commonly perceived that Americans have money and are most times easy targets of robbery and crime (also stated in US Embassy website for Alien Country).

Furthermore, Family Unification is something that has significant stature in American Immigration laws and I ask that I get the right to unite my family once again. I would like to reunite with my wife in America where my family would be complete and my wife and myself can pursue our goals together.

Best Regards,

[Cynthia]

This is a letter Courtesy of Member Camile1 ~ JAMAICA

This is Camile1's hardship letter, processed in Jamaica. It was submitted May 5, 2005, an RFE was received in August, waiver denied in December, then approved after an appeal motion in early January 2006.
Per Camile1: "Everything was well documented yet they still wanted more document for every single hardship that i claimed they also wanted a police report too."

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RE: xxx Case Number: xxxx

I, xxxs, declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the United States, that the forgoing is true and correct.

I. HARDSHIP TO THE U.S. CITIZEN xxx

If my husband, xxxx, is not admitted to the United States, I, xxxs will truly suffer extreme and severe hardship. My health condition would prevent me from living in Jamaica with my husband. At the same time, I would feel compelled by the powerful forces of our complete marital bond to do so.

There are several interacting hardships: Part 1 & 2

MEDICAL

After a near fatal automobile accident my life changed drastically. I sustained life-threatening injuries and can no longer care for myself. Three primary injuries have had devastating effects on my daily life and would prevent me from being able to safely continue on with my life.

1. I have a brain hemorrhage (uncontrollable bleeding in the brain). As a result, I go through periods of instability and unconsciousness where I have to be on bed-rest or hospitalized. At some point surgery may become necessary. In brief, I have to take medication on a daily basis to control the internal bleeding on my brain that is associated with brain hemorrhage it can be said that a Brain Hemorrhage is a state wherein there is very little brain activity, and a person hovers between life and death.

The continued separation from my husband has affected my health so much that by March of this year the hemorrhage had gotten so bad that I was hospitalize. My neurologist did not think I was going to survive as I went through the longest stint of unconsciousness since my accident. According to my neurologist my condition has been exacerbated by the denial of my husband’s visa which has caused additional stress, headaches and internal bleeding on my brain.

On my last visit to my neurologist, she showed grave concern about the magnitude of my brain hemorrhage. She has doubled my daily dose of medication since the denial of my husband’s visa and warned me that I could suffer brain damage which is the leading cause of death for people with Brain Hemorrhage if the amount stress that I am presently experiencing does not reduce drastically. If this situation continues the consequence will result in a significant deterioration in my health which would be life threatening (Exhibit A Letter from Neurologist).

2. I have developed respiratory problems. I have difficulty breathing and have to use a respirator to help me breath properly. My doctors fear that excessive stressor will cause condition to become worse if proper care is not attained. I could develop a blood clot, respiratory paralysis or a coma, all of which could result in death.

3. I have spinal cord injuries which causes excruciating pain and discomfort in my daily activities I have to do daily rehabilitation exercises to try and regain voluntary movements in my body. For this reason, sometimes I am unable to walk without the help of crutches. Again excessive stressor will cause my health to further deteriorate and exacerbate because I require on going medical care my doctors are not sure if I will ever fully regain movement in my body (Exhibit B letter from Chiropractor).

If my husband is not allowed to return my quality of life would radically decline. It is possible that I would spend most of my days trapped inside my house with no one to assist me, unable to leave without high levels of assistance because of my lack of mobility. These issues would result in additional risks to my health placing me in grave danger of death.

Medicine in the United States is among the best in the world, if not the very best. Thus, as long as I remain in the United States and have my husband’s support there is a high probability that my health will improve to some degree. However, medicine in Jamaica is inadequate in comparison. Jamaica's medical care facilities are not modern and doctors are not fully certified and properly trained to deal with my conditions.


PSYCHOLOGICAL HARDSHIP -The thought of been separated from my husband for 10 years is psychologically and emotionally traumatizing to me his presence in my life is critical important. This would create an impossible situation, which is currently wearing on my psychological state, desire to live and ability to function. It is tearing me into two very distinct halves, and can only be resolved by reuniting these two parts in the United States of America. My rehabilitation programs and all of my medication coupled with my psychological counseling have proven to be only marginally successfully sometimes leaving me in more pain at times even suicidal.

I have a major depression- a disorder that is characterized by feelings of inadequacy, dependency, helplessness and an inability to function. Depression is a "whole-body" illness, involving your body, mind, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years and in worst case scenarios develop into a full major depressive disorder. With the continued separation from my husband I have slipped in a greater state of depression and the sadness which has increased my negative tendencies.
(Exhibit C letter from Clinical Physiologist).

Currently, I have to take medication daily (Prozac) to try and cope with depression and the separation from my husband which have completely taken over my life and my ability to function. The separation from my husband has affected my health so much that my supervisor has recommend that I take administrative leave from my job and undergo in depth counseling (Exhibit D letter from Supervisor).

At my last session with my psychiatrist he expressed concerns that at some point I will have a nervous breakdown or other major anxiety based trauma. Given my health conditions I would continue to feel isolated and incompetent. This would undoubtedly exacerbate the major depression with which I am already living. According to my psychiatrist, if stressors increase, major depression may result in profound feelings of worthlessness, which could hinder any kind of performance, and result in excessive guilt and even suicidal thoughts. Denial his waiver would cause more unlimited severe and extreme psychological hardship on me. There have been no recovery periods between these events and this fact alone can and may extend the period of depression and lead to major medical disorders.

ECONOMIC-HARDSHIP- My financial status has been impacted severely by this hardship. If I am forced to live without my husband it would be impossible for me to continue support myself above the poverty guidelines with all my over due medical bills brought on by the separation and afford quality health care at the same time (Exhibit E Health insurance cards).

The medical problems that resulted from my accident have limited my ability to function independently. I can no longer care for myself without my husband's financial assistance for my on-going treatments and rehabilitation cost (Exhibit F Invoice from chiropractor).

I have to see a neurologist monthly for MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) a computer-generated image of my central nervous system without using any radiation. CT scan (Computerized Topography) an x-ray technique with minimal radiation to allow a computer to generate a detailed image of my brain (Exhibit G invoice from Cardio Stress Test).

His income is crucial in providing the necessary health care stability and comfort for me to return my basic standard of living that I obtained previously in the U.S. when he was here. It is also imperative that I stay in the United States to receive the medical care I require, the psychological counseling I need, to allow me to continue my education, and to return my standard of living which I obtained in America prior him leaving to Jamaica.

If I were forced to live apart from my husband, I would almost certainly lose my home and my continuation of a higher education because I would not be able to pay my mortgage. At the same time, I would not be able to pay all of my medical expenses and therefore would be expected to default and seriously damage my credit. Because of the gravity of my situation, in the worst-case scenario, there is the potential that without my husband I could lose everything and become homeless. This would also have adverse affects on my credit history, and my reputation as an accountable, responsible citizen (Exhibit H Mortgage Statement).

This would be a very severe change in my standard of living and would further increase my levels of anxiety and depression. This would make my situation even graver and would impact numerous portions of my life: psychological, physical (see medical section), and even future family life. The ramifications would be catastrophic for me. The decline in my standard of living would be drastic, devastating and constitute extreme unusual hardship on me. There have been negative effects in my credit ratings since he has not been at home; my savings have been totally depleted. (Exhibit I Bank Statement).

If ****** is allowed to return to the US, his additional income will allow me to not only restore my good credit, and pay all of my outstanding medical bills but rebuild my financial resources and. I had before he moved back to Jamaica. Rather than financial ruin, I will regain the financial stability that I had. His educational background leans towards electrical work there are several companies that would hire him immediately.

LACK OF STUDIES/CAREER DEVELOPMENT-I am a student at one of the most prestigious Universities in America TESST College of Technology. To date I have taken out $13,248.73 in school loans towards attaining my degree. I am in the first year of a four year program pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.

Sadly, because of the fact that my husband has not returned here yet, I was financially unable to attend school this semester I was not eligible for any more higher education loans because I have already taken out $13,248.73 in federal school loans towards attaining my degree. My pursuit of a higher education has been severely halted. Upon my husband’s return to America and securing a job, I will return to school to continue my education .The non-payment of these student loans will my destroyed my credit rating in the United States if I continue to default on payments, I will incur even more severe financial repercussions (Please see exhibit J Student loan paper).

FAMILY UNITY- By issuing an approval of an I-130 for a spousal visa, the United States government has formally and legally recognized the validity of the marriage between my husband and me. 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” are part of the intent of the United States immigration law [for example see Title 8, Chapter 12, Subchapter II, Part II section I, pp. 64 and 65]. Being unable to live together as man and wife would thus not only be contrary to the nature of a good marriage but would also be contrary to the United States government's stance on family unity. Therefore, in essence, being unable to live together should, in accordance with US policy, be recognized as an extreme and unusual hardship.

He is my closest family to take him away I would be lost without him in my life it would be impossible to live without great risk to my psychological well-being. I feel extremely guilty and anxious as a result of the separation every day that goes by and he is not here. This will mean that I would not have children with the prospect of a ten year separation I am currently in my child bearing years ten years from now I will be not be in my child bearing years. Living without him and not been able to have children is unbearable and constitutes extreme hardship to me I do not know how I would be able to continue on what kind of life would I live. It is imperative that ***** be allowed to return to the U.S. as these severe interacting hardships will not only continue but will become even direr if he is denied.

Because this is a full and complete marriage with intense emotional, social, familial, economic, and spiritual ties, my reciprocal bond with my husband must be granted great weight while accessing what would happen to me if *** was not admitted to the United States. I would lose my career, my home, my education and my health will continue to deteriorate, which could prove deadly for me given my health conditions (See medical section). Moreover, I would also be faced with an impossible dilemma and without the possibility to provide for myself given my fragile health.

CITIZENSHIP -I am very proud Patriotic American I was raised in the United States; I have supported my country and will always support it. I am a citizen of the United States and am proud to be a part of its great nation. I fully support the United States with all that it is and all that it will be. To even consider be forced to depart from here would only exacerbate the pain and suffering of all the other hardships.

PART II EXTREME HARDSHIP IN JAMAICA

1.) POOR STATE OF JAMAICAN HEALTH CARE According to the Jamaican Gleaners newspaper hospitals in Jamaica suffer from a shortage of medical doctors, often leading to poor care and lack of proper medical treatment. At times patients are left in care of medical students, with no supervision from qualified medical doctors and a poor nursing staff. Unfortunately, in some cases, this has been known to result in death. As such, if I were to live in Jamaica my quality of life would radically decline (Exhibit K Jamaican Gleaners Newspaper reports).

2.) The US State department has advised seriously ill United States Citizens to make sure they seek health care outside of foreign country. Medical facilities in third world countries are poor. Diagnostic and treatment equipment is most often poorly maintained and many medicines are unavailable. Counterfeit pharmaceuticals are a common problem and may be difficult to distinguish from genuine medications (Exhibit L Department of State Report).

3.) UN-AFFORDABLE HOUSING -If I had to live in Jamaica I would be forced to live with my husband's family, who reside in a small apartment. Currently, including my husband, there are five people living in this apartment. They are only allowed to use water twice a week, which would negatively affect my health. This would be a very severe change in my standard of living and would further increase my levels of anxiety and depression. This would make my situation even graver and would impact numerous portions of my life: psychological, physical (see medical section), and even future family life and have serious repercussions (Exhibit M http://www.paho.org/ report).

4.) LACK OF EMPLOYMENT- (UNEMPLOYMENT RATE/MINIMUN WAGE) Jamaica has the highest unemployment rate in the Caribbean, being at 17.5% percent and a low minimum wage of $Ja20/hr –0.55Us$. The average income is $2,000-$4,000 month Jamaican which is equivalent to $50-100us dollars. Thus, even in the unlikely event that I would be able to find a job; it is highly improbable that I would be able to afford any quality health care (Exhibit N Department of labor report).

5.) LACK OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES- From my research, there are no institutions in Jamaica that offer equivalent education or accept all the credits that I have accrued to date. My credits will not transfer if I have to leave the state of Maryland. With my age, lack of education and limited skills it would be impossible for me to maintain the same level of employment standard, or even a level that would allow us to live in a safe and healthy environment, that I could attained at home in the United States (Exhibit O Gleaners Newspaper report).

6.) ON-GOING CIVIL UNREST-Crime, including violent crime, is a serious problem in Jamaica, particularly in ST. Catherine where I would live. While the vast majority of crimes occur in impoverished areas, the violence is not confined. The primary criminal concern of an American is being a victim of theft. In several cases, armed robberies of Americans have turned violent when the victims resisted handing over valuables. Crime is exacerbated by the fact that police are understaffed and ineffective. These conditions would make me petrified to live there (Exhibit P Washington Post Report).

7.) FAMILY TIES.-I have an elderly mother she has chronic back pain her back pain sometimes makes her unable to walk and she has to use a wheel chair. I am her only child and without a doubt, when she reaches a state of decline whereby she requires regular family assistance, I want to be the one who can offer her a high level of assistance. I have no family in Jamaica other than my husband
(Exhibit R letter from Mother).

GOOD CHARACTER/ADMISSABILITY-The reason for having to file the I-601 waiver is based on the fact that my husband entered the United States unlawfully and overstayed for over one year. My husband realizes that entering the United States without inspection was a grave error. We are both aware that breaking the law was a big mistake, but it is not characteristic of him and will never happen again. Because of his mistake he is unable to come back to the United States, which has caused stress and difficulty in my life, and health. This has increased my husband’s level of guilt. He is terribly sorry, deeply repentant and a changed man. My husband presents no danger whatsoever to the interests of the United States of America. He is a hard worker with a strong sense of integrity. He is goal oriented, decent, honest, focused, thoroughly ethical and law-abiding person he has no criminal record. If given a second chance, he would respect all laws of the United States; not only out of fear of reprisal, but also from a genuine love for the country and for his family.

CONCULSION -I must have access to the rehabilitation services necessary for my extensive recovery I will face. Not only must I remain in the US to receive this necessary treatment, but my husband's return to the US is imperative to help me with the intense at-home exercises that will ensure the success of the treatment.

My health issues, psychological hardship and stress that I would experience if my husband is not allowed to return could affect my physical health, and has already begun to do so. When considered in concert with the lower standards of living and levels of accessible care of my specific situation that I would encounter without him, it becomes evident that all of these hardships are interactive. Each hardship that is being experienced by me or would be experienced by me is difficult in nature, yet the interactive nature of the hardships is cumulative, resulting in even more dire circumstances that are both extreme and unusual. Most of all, without my husband, I would set into motion emotional, social, that could prove permanently damaging to my physical, psychological well-being that will destroy my life. I will suffer extreme and unusual hardship in my life if, my husband is denied entry into the United States. I respectfully request his waiver be approved.


Sincerely,