aideek2000
06-17-2008, 12:49 AM
This is what I have, please make comments: Do you think I have a good argument?
Form: I-601
Applicants Seeking a Waiver of Inadmissibility Based on the Three-Year or Ten-Year Bar Pursuant to INA Section 212(a)(9)(B)(v)
Case Number:
Petitioner: X X (Citizen of the United States)
I, X X, a citizen of the United States have several concerns for me and my family’s well being if my wife Wife is denied Permanent Residency to the United States. If Wife petition for permanent residency was denied, I will have to permanently relocate to Mexico to protect my family. Because of the many concerns I have, permanently relocating to Mexico will cause extreme hardship upon me.
Security Concerns
Mexico has serious problems such as drug dealers, gang related violence, kidnappings, police and government corruption, discrimination based on religion, sexual violence against women, and human trafficking (Appendix 68). Mexico is ranked number two in the world in the number of kidnappings that take place, many of which are against American Citizens. It is ranked third in the world for robberies and fourth for assaults. It is ranked fifth in the world for murders (Appendix 69). It has been suggested that United States Citizens avoid using public transportation, open access ATMs, and free highways (Appendix 70, p.4-5).
Mexico is a dangerous place to live. I am unaccustomed to having to navigate such a society. It is unlikely that I could do so with success and this would result in significant harm or possibly death to me and my children.
I am an immigrant too; I migrated as a teenager with my parents and sisters. We came from the same city where my wife and children stay, and this really have caused much distress upon me. As a teenager in Mexico, I had the opportunity to experience first hand the dangers of the city, crime, drugs, prostitution, and even raids from local gangs. This was a very scary period for me and my parents. When we migrated to the United States everything changed in our life, we could see new opportunities and the differences in our lifestyles. I do not want to even think about relocating to Mexico, it’s a traumatic feeling to have to go through this environment again.
Extreme Hardship
I constantly worry for the safe of my family and for my own safety every time I drive and stay in Mexico. I know I am a target for criminals, if something happens to me, my family will be hopeless, and I won’t be able to protect them. This stresses me the most, being unable to protect and provide for my family.
It also worries me how much this environment affects my children and my wife. I know Wifeworries too; we agonize every time X, our United States citizen son XXX, goes outside to play. He is only seven years old and he has been discriminated and beaten by older kids, they know he is an American and think he has money. One time he came home crying because a gang of teenagers took his sneakers. That weekend my wife and I decided for him to come to the United States and live with me. It was a very painful decision for my wife, but we believe that it was the only alternative; his life and well being were at risk.
My fear for our children’s safety in Mexico would greatly increase and not allow me to be the father they deserve if I was force to relocate. Knowing that Mexico has a high crime rate and high rate of kidnappings creates much anxiety for me. The constant worrying of their well being and fear that they could be kidnapped terrifies me! It scares me to know that I could be exposing my children to such an unsafe environment. I could never accept or bare the consequences of such an awful occurrence. I will not allow my children’s well being to be violated and therefore could not possibly think to relocate to Mexico on a permanent basis
X, our 2 year old daughter, still very young and because of our fears she stays with her mother mostly inside the house. I fear for my wife and daughter because, lately the neighborhood crime has been on the rise. Wifedoes not stay by herself, she stays with her sister; we are in constant fear that something bad can happen to them.
I’d like to think this is just temporary and soon we will all be together, and this nightmare will be over. I know first hand how unsafe Mexico is at this time. If her visa is denied, I will have to move over there; I will have to protect my family of all dangers. I know our life will be at risk because of the notion of American people being better off, and therefore, a target for criminals of all sources. The fact that we are great targets for criminals has already placed a big impact on our lives. The constant stress of having to be hyper vigilant and worrying about my safety and our kids has had and will have an inexplicably negative impact on our life. I am terrified of the possibility of living in Mexico.
Healthcare Insurance and Medical Care
My son has allergic reactions to unknown substances, and requires sporadic medication for his allergic breakouts (Appendix) He is being treated by Doctor ***, currently the doctor is trying to find the causes of his allergic reactions. Appendix) According to Medical Journal an allergic reaction can have several serious side effects and possible death if not treated on time. Appendix) I want my son to get the best care possible, if for any reason I am unable to provide it, this will cause extreme hardship on me, and it will be devastating if something happens to him because of my inability to provide reliable healthcare. Here in the United States I feel confident he will be safe, because quality healthcare is widely available in Houston Texas, and having a good health insurance company always make it easier. Jacobs Engineers, my employer, offers great healthcare insurance coverage for me and my family thru United Healthcare. This is something that provides security in case of emergency.
Healthcare insurance coverage may be very difficult, if not impossible, to get in Mexico. If I was to relocate to Mexico without any healthcare insurance benefits, or the ability to get any medical treatment because of the lack of financial resources, I will be possibly putting my son’s life at danger Appendix). Even to think about it, makes me feel hopeless, and this is a very stressful situation for me.
Employment
If I were force to relocate to Mexico, our standard of living will extremely decrease. I won’t be able to provide my family with the basic necessities such as food and shelter. Mexico has an unemployment rate of 3.6% and an underemployment rate of 25% which causes 40% of its population to live below the poverty level (Appendix 50). I will be unable to work due to Mexico’s overall economic situation. Due to the lack of unskilled labor my trade in the United States is paid well above minimum wage (Appendix). In Mexico, this is a very common trade and the wages are set very close to the minimum wage (Appendix). Since there is an oversupply of skilled workers for this type of trade, I will be unable to find employment and provide for my family. I will place extreme hardship upon myself and my family. I will be unlikely to find a job that can adequately support us in Mexico. We will be forced to live in an impoverished situation.
Here in the United States I have a very stable position with Jacobs Engineers, I have been working for this company since XXX as a full time employee, making XXX an hour, and with lots of room to get overtime (Appendix). As you can see the standard of living and the security I can provide my family in the United States is beyond doubt something I will not be able to provide if I relocate to Mexico.
Housing
If I am forced to relocate to Mexico, the standard of living I will be able to provide my family would drop significantly. I would be faced with certain poverty. With this long immigration process, and by the fact that I have to support two households, I have not been able to save enough money to even live a few months without any income, something I will certainly face by being unemployed in Mexico. I will be force to get a permanent rental location in Mexico, to buy furniture, appliances, and connect utilities’ services; this is something expensive and much more difficult when facing unemployment. Therefore, I am convinced I won’t be able to provide the same standard of living as in the United States. It will unquestionably be extreme poverty for me and my family due to the lack of employment.
In the other side, the opportunities I have to buy a house based on my wages and good credit history in the United States are certainly very good. (Appendix) As a matter of fact my plans are to get a house as soon as my family reunites. I want my family to be involved in the process. My plans are for our home to be located in an exemplary school district Appendix. The crime rate in this community is well below the average crime rate for Mexico. As you can see, some of the houses I qualify to buy are of good quality and located in very good neighborhoods (Appendix). With the job and salary that I currently have I won’t have any difficulties to afford and maintain this type of living.
Education and Professional Training
I have had the opportunity to get a very good education here in the United States. My employer provides further training such as XXXXX. I have had the opportunity to attend some of these classes and increase my knowledge and credentials. My future plans are to attend college and get a bachelors degree.
If I relocate to Mexico, the opportunities for further training and a college education will diminish due to the lack of financial resources I will be facing.
My son and daughter face the same dilemma; the education offer at the public school district where we will belong is no comparison to the public education system in Mexico. To be able to get similar education in Mexico, such as bilingual education and extracurricular activities, I will have to be able to afford private school tuition, something I am sure will be out of the question with such limited resources.
As of matter fact, when my son X was living in Mexico with his mom, he was attending a private school and he was developing according to their curriculum and getting outstanding grades XXXXX. When he transfer to a public school here in the United States he had a hard time adjusting and getting in pace with the rest of his class; according to his teacher he was behind on many subjects and he needed to get ahead by staying for tutoring and summer school XXXXX. He had an extremely hard time, and he felt frustrated in so many ways. One time he told me that he felt he was not smart enough. His self-esteem was damaged by going through this process. I do not want my son to go through this again, I am afraid that another transition will affect his academic future as well as his social skills.
I want to offer my family stability; I want my children to feel secure and without any limitations due to lack of quality education or a language barrier. I know the only way I can provide all this for my family is by living together here in the United States.
Family Ties and the Impact of Separation
My son and I stay at my parent’s house. They have been very accommodating to us and the whole process; I have their support 100%. My son is extremely attached to his grandparents and if we were to relocate to Mexico it will be very painful and traumatic for him to go through another separation of a loved one.
My parents are extremely attached and it will be very difficult for them to be apart from us. My mother suffers hypertension, and it is recommended by her doctor not to have any stressful situations. *** I know she will be devastated if we were to relocate to Mexico. I do not want her condition to get worse, and this notion also causes extreme hardship upon me. I do not want my parents to get sick.
I believe my son needs to be in a nurturing family environment, right now for our own safety and previous vandalistic incidents in Mexico we know for a fact it is more secure to live here in the United States. The only reason my son and I tolerate being apart from wife and daughter is the notion of this situation being only temporary. I need my wife and my son needs his mother. I try to explain to him that soon we will be reuniting as a family, and it really breaks my hearts seeing my boy crying for his mom and sister every time we speak to them over the phone. X still a baby, but she knows it is very painful to see her dad and brother leave. I do not know how many more times I can go to Mexico and see my wife and my baby girl crying every time my son and I have to return to the United States. It is very devastating for me.
The emotional distress and hardship that this separation has cause me and my family is immeasurable. It has been very hard to raise our children with our family separated for such a great length of time, over six years now.
Debts and Economy
I am currently paying Appendix a month for a Silverado truck, and I still have Appendix payments left to own it completely. If I was to relocate to Mexico the only visible alternative will be to have my truck repossess. I will not be able to keep up with the truck payments by being unemployed in Mexico.
If I have my truck repossess by the bank, I will be damaging the economy of my country, the United States. Repossessions of any kind damage the economy and I want to be able to help my country by paying my debts and paying my taxes on time. This will cause extreme hardship on me; it will be stressful to know that my credit is ruin and that I am also damaging the economy of the United States.
I have always been a law obeying and hard working citizen; I pay my financial obligations on time, and strongly believe that it’s a man’s duty to fulfill its contracts, and doing something against my beliefs is very stressful.
Retirement Benefits
My 401K and retirement benefits are very competitive, the company offers a match of ___ up to___. By saving $400 per month, with a match of …, and getting an estimated 8% compounded interest for the next five years I would have *** in my retirement account. If I was to relocate to Mexico and resign my job I would lose all my benefits and the possibility to accumulate any retirement benefits in the meantime.
I do not want to stress about my future, about my retirement. I’ve been working very hard to have a very good life, a very good future. It is very stressful to think that I will be hopeless and probably needing financial assistance from the government if I were to relocate to Mexico in a permanent basis. I will be a failure.
Final Plead
It would be devastating to relocate to Mexico. It will cause such severe hardship and distress upon me, not being able to financially support and protect my family, fear of possible criminal attacks, lose sense of stability, lose all assets, and lose all the benefits of my career.
I wish nothing more than to have Wife be granted the right to immigrate to the United States. She knows she broke the law by entering illegal into the United States; she regrets it and understands that this was a big mistake, if not the biggest mistake of her life. She deeply apologizes and begs for forgiveness. I also beg for her to be forgiven. This separation has caused extreme hardship upon me, and if I was to relocate to Mexico my family and I will definitely suffer extreme hardship.
My children, both United States citizens, will suffer extreme hardship because of the current dangerous and criminal environment in Mexico, their lives and well being are at risk. In addition, they will have a lower standard of living and their academic future will be affected by not having the same quality of education as here in the United States.
As a man, I was raised to be responsible, to be the head of the household, to be the provider for my family’s wellbeing, safety, and financial security, and I do not want to be nothing less of what I am capable of being. I am an honest guy, with the only desire of being able to protect, love, and nourish my family. If I was to relocate to Mexico the notion of not being able to protect and provide my family basic necessities such as housing and medical care will cause extreme hardship upon me, I will feel depress and hopeless being in this situation. I will feel like a failure.
That’s why I beg you; please let me be the responsible and protective family guy my family deserves; please let my family reunite in a safe environment in my country, the United States.
Sincerely,
X X
Form: I-601
Applicants Seeking a Waiver of Inadmissibility Based on the Three-Year or Ten-Year Bar Pursuant to INA Section 212(a)(9)(B)(v)
Case Number:
Petitioner: X X (Citizen of the United States)
I, X X, a citizen of the United States have several concerns for me and my family’s well being if my wife Wife is denied Permanent Residency to the United States. If Wife petition for permanent residency was denied, I will have to permanently relocate to Mexico to protect my family. Because of the many concerns I have, permanently relocating to Mexico will cause extreme hardship upon me.
Security Concerns
Mexico has serious problems such as drug dealers, gang related violence, kidnappings, police and government corruption, discrimination based on religion, sexual violence against women, and human trafficking (Appendix 68). Mexico is ranked number two in the world in the number of kidnappings that take place, many of which are against American Citizens. It is ranked third in the world for robberies and fourth for assaults. It is ranked fifth in the world for murders (Appendix 69). It has been suggested that United States Citizens avoid using public transportation, open access ATMs, and free highways (Appendix 70, p.4-5).
Mexico is a dangerous place to live. I am unaccustomed to having to navigate such a society. It is unlikely that I could do so with success and this would result in significant harm or possibly death to me and my children.
I am an immigrant too; I migrated as a teenager with my parents and sisters. We came from the same city where my wife and children stay, and this really have caused much distress upon me. As a teenager in Mexico, I had the opportunity to experience first hand the dangers of the city, crime, drugs, prostitution, and even raids from local gangs. This was a very scary period for me and my parents. When we migrated to the United States everything changed in our life, we could see new opportunities and the differences in our lifestyles. I do not want to even think about relocating to Mexico, it’s a traumatic feeling to have to go through this environment again.
Extreme Hardship
I constantly worry for the safe of my family and for my own safety every time I drive and stay in Mexico. I know I am a target for criminals, if something happens to me, my family will be hopeless, and I won’t be able to protect them. This stresses me the most, being unable to protect and provide for my family.
It also worries me how much this environment affects my children and my wife. I know Wifeworries too; we agonize every time X, our United States citizen son XXX, goes outside to play. He is only seven years old and he has been discriminated and beaten by older kids, they know he is an American and think he has money. One time he came home crying because a gang of teenagers took his sneakers. That weekend my wife and I decided for him to come to the United States and live with me. It was a very painful decision for my wife, but we believe that it was the only alternative; his life and well being were at risk.
My fear for our children’s safety in Mexico would greatly increase and not allow me to be the father they deserve if I was force to relocate. Knowing that Mexico has a high crime rate and high rate of kidnappings creates much anxiety for me. The constant worrying of their well being and fear that they could be kidnapped terrifies me! It scares me to know that I could be exposing my children to such an unsafe environment. I could never accept or bare the consequences of such an awful occurrence. I will not allow my children’s well being to be violated and therefore could not possibly think to relocate to Mexico on a permanent basis
X, our 2 year old daughter, still very young and because of our fears she stays with her mother mostly inside the house. I fear for my wife and daughter because, lately the neighborhood crime has been on the rise. Wifedoes not stay by herself, she stays with her sister; we are in constant fear that something bad can happen to them.
I’d like to think this is just temporary and soon we will all be together, and this nightmare will be over. I know first hand how unsafe Mexico is at this time. If her visa is denied, I will have to move over there; I will have to protect my family of all dangers. I know our life will be at risk because of the notion of American people being better off, and therefore, a target for criminals of all sources. The fact that we are great targets for criminals has already placed a big impact on our lives. The constant stress of having to be hyper vigilant and worrying about my safety and our kids has had and will have an inexplicably negative impact on our life. I am terrified of the possibility of living in Mexico.
Healthcare Insurance and Medical Care
My son has allergic reactions to unknown substances, and requires sporadic medication for his allergic breakouts (Appendix) He is being treated by Doctor ***, currently the doctor is trying to find the causes of his allergic reactions. Appendix) According to Medical Journal an allergic reaction can have several serious side effects and possible death if not treated on time. Appendix) I want my son to get the best care possible, if for any reason I am unable to provide it, this will cause extreme hardship on me, and it will be devastating if something happens to him because of my inability to provide reliable healthcare. Here in the United States I feel confident he will be safe, because quality healthcare is widely available in Houston Texas, and having a good health insurance company always make it easier. Jacobs Engineers, my employer, offers great healthcare insurance coverage for me and my family thru United Healthcare. This is something that provides security in case of emergency.
Healthcare insurance coverage may be very difficult, if not impossible, to get in Mexico. If I was to relocate to Mexico without any healthcare insurance benefits, or the ability to get any medical treatment because of the lack of financial resources, I will be possibly putting my son’s life at danger Appendix). Even to think about it, makes me feel hopeless, and this is a very stressful situation for me.
Employment
If I were force to relocate to Mexico, our standard of living will extremely decrease. I won’t be able to provide my family with the basic necessities such as food and shelter. Mexico has an unemployment rate of 3.6% and an underemployment rate of 25% which causes 40% of its population to live below the poverty level (Appendix 50). I will be unable to work due to Mexico’s overall economic situation. Due to the lack of unskilled labor my trade in the United States is paid well above minimum wage (Appendix). In Mexico, this is a very common trade and the wages are set very close to the minimum wage (Appendix). Since there is an oversupply of skilled workers for this type of trade, I will be unable to find employment and provide for my family. I will place extreme hardship upon myself and my family. I will be unlikely to find a job that can adequately support us in Mexico. We will be forced to live in an impoverished situation.
Here in the United States I have a very stable position with Jacobs Engineers, I have been working for this company since XXX as a full time employee, making XXX an hour, and with lots of room to get overtime (Appendix). As you can see the standard of living and the security I can provide my family in the United States is beyond doubt something I will not be able to provide if I relocate to Mexico.
Housing
If I am forced to relocate to Mexico, the standard of living I will be able to provide my family would drop significantly. I would be faced with certain poverty. With this long immigration process, and by the fact that I have to support two households, I have not been able to save enough money to even live a few months without any income, something I will certainly face by being unemployed in Mexico. I will be force to get a permanent rental location in Mexico, to buy furniture, appliances, and connect utilities’ services; this is something expensive and much more difficult when facing unemployment. Therefore, I am convinced I won’t be able to provide the same standard of living as in the United States. It will unquestionably be extreme poverty for me and my family due to the lack of employment.
In the other side, the opportunities I have to buy a house based on my wages and good credit history in the United States are certainly very good. (Appendix) As a matter of fact my plans are to get a house as soon as my family reunites. I want my family to be involved in the process. My plans are for our home to be located in an exemplary school district Appendix. The crime rate in this community is well below the average crime rate for Mexico. As you can see, some of the houses I qualify to buy are of good quality and located in very good neighborhoods (Appendix). With the job and salary that I currently have I won’t have any difficulties to afford and maintain this type of living.
Education and Professional Training
I have had the opportunity to get a very good education here in the United States. My employer provides further training such as XXXXX. I have had the opportunity to attend some of these classes and increase my knowledge and credentials. My future plans are to attend college and get a bachelors degree.
If I relocate to Mexico, the opportunities for further training and a college education will diminish due to the lack of financial resources I will be facing.
My son and daughter face the same dilemma; the education offer at the public school district where we will belong is no comparison to the public education system in Mexico. To be able to get similar education in Mexico, such as bilingual education and extracurricular activities, I will have to be able to afford private school tuition, something I am sure will be out of the question with such limited resources.
As of matter fact, when my son X was living in Mexico with his mom, he was attending a private school and he was developing according to their curriculum and getting outstanding grades XXXXX. When he transfer to a public school here in the United States he had a hard time adjusting and getting in pace with the rest of his class; according to his teacher he was behind on many subjects and he needed to get ahead by staying for tutoring and summer school XXXXX. He had an extremely hard time, and he felt frustrated in so many ways. One time he told me that he felt he was not smart enough. His self-esteem was damaged by going through this process. I do not want my son to go through this again, I am afraid that another transition will affect his academic future as well as his social skills.
I want to offer my family stability; I want my children to feel secure and without any limitations due to lack of quality education or a language barrier. I know the only way I can provide all this for my family is by living together here in the United States.
Family Ties and the Impact of Separation
My son and I stay at my parent’s house. They have been very accommodating to us and the whole process; I have their support 100%. My son is extremely attached to his grandparents and if we were to relocate to Mexico it will be very painful and traumatic for him to go through another separation of a loved one.
My parents are extremely attached and it will be very difficult for them to be apart from us. My mother suffers hypertension, and it is recommended by her doctor not to have any stressful situations. *** I know she will be devastated if we were to relocate to Mexico. I do not want her condition to get worse, and this notion also causes extreme hardship upon me. I do not want my parents to get sick.
I believe my son needs to be in a nurturing family environment, right now for our own safety and previous vandalistic incidents in Mexico we know for a fact it is more secure to live here in the United States. The only reason my son and I tolerate being apart from wife and daughter is the notion of this situation being only temporary. I need my wife and my son needs his mother. I try to explain to him that soon we will be reuniting as a family, and it really breaks my hearts seeing my boy crying for his mom and sister every time we speak to them over the phone. X still a baby, but she knows it is very painful to see her dad and brother leave. I do not know how many more times I can go to Mexico and see my wife and my baby girl crying every time my son and I have to return to the United States. It is very devastating for me.
The emotional distress and hardship that this separation has cause me and my family is immeasurable. It has been very hard to raise our children with our family separated for such a great length of time, over six years now.
Debts and Economy
I am currently paying Appendix a month for a Silverado truck, and I still have Appendix payments left to own it completely. If I was to relocate to Mexico the only visible alternative will be to have my truck repossess. I will not be able to keep up with the truck payments by being unemployed in Mexico.
If I have my truck repossess by the bank, I will be damaging the economy of my country, the United States. Repossessions of any kind damage the economy and I want to be able to help my country by paying my debts and paying my taxes on time. This will cause extreme hardship on me; it will be stressful to know that my credit is ruin and that I am also damaging the economy of the United States.
I have always been a law obeying and hard working citizen; I pay my financial obligations on time, and strongly believe that it’s a man’s duty to fulfill its contracts, and doing something against my beliefs is very stressful.
Retirement Benefits
My 401K and retirement benefits are very competitive, the company offers a match of ___ up to___. By saving $400 per month, with a match of …, and getting an estimated 8% compounded interest for the next five years I would have *** in my retirement account. If I was to relocate to Mexico and resign my job I would lose all my benefits and the possibility to accumulate any retirement benefits in the meantime.
I do not want to stress about my future, about my retirement. I’ve been working very hard to have a very good life, a very good future. It is very stressful to think that I will be hopeless and probably needing financial assistance from the government if I were to relocate to Mexico in a permanent basis. I will be a failure.
Final Plead
It would be devastating to relocate to Mexico. It will cause such severe hardship and distress upon me, not being able to financially support and protect my family, fear of possible criminal attacks, lose sense of stability, lose all assets, and lose all the benefits of my career.
I wish nothing more than to have Wife be granted the right to immigrate to the United States. She knows she broke the law by entering illegal into the United States; she regrets it and understands that this was a big mistake, if not the biggest mistake of her life. She deeply apologizes and begs for forgiveness. I also beg for her to be forgiven. This separation has caused extreme hardship upon me, and if I was to relocate to Mexico my family and I will definitely suffer extreme hardship.
My children, both United States citizens, will suffer extreme hardship because of the current dangerous and criminal environment in Mexico, their lives and well being are at risk. In addition, they will have a lower standard of living and their academic future will be affected by not having the same quality of education as here in the United States.
As a man, I was raised to be responsible, to be the head of the household, to be the provider for my family’s wellbeing, safety, and financial security, and I do not want to be nothing less of what I am capable of being. I am an honest guy, with the only desire of being able to protect, love, and nourish my family. If I was to relocate to Mexico the notion of not being able to protect and provide my family basic necessities such as housing and medical care will cause extreme hardship upon me, I will feel depress and hopeless being in this situation. I will feel like a failure.
That’s why I beg you; please let me be the responsible and protective family guy my family deserves; please let my family reunite in a safe environment in my country, the United States.
Sincerely,
X X