Possible Death if Deported to Nation of Origin

[res123]

Hello,

I have dated my boy friend for a while. I am Jewish and he is a Muslim who converted to Judism before he got in trouble with the law and got 3 years in prison for fraud. It has been tough, but I love him and do want to marry him (we are not married yet). Regardless, he is of Jewish faith and is from Pakistan. Needless to say, his family is not too happy about his conversion.

If I marry him, there is no way I can move to that country and practice my faith. The same goes with him, and there is a very good chance of threat to his life. Given his circumstances, is there any way for him to get to stay in the country. I believe that his crime is classified under aggravated felony due to the sums of monies that are involved.

If we were married, which I plan to, it naturally makes it almost impossible for me to move to his country of origin. He was a legal resident with green card and I am a US born citizen. What do you think are his chances with and without marrying me. Thanks for your help.

[cyjeff]

I suggest you find another country that will accept his asylum request.

An aggravated felon will not be granted citizenship in the US.

get him an immigration attorney... but his chances aren't great.

[res123]

I get that, so how does one even go about applying for assylum. I have spoken to 5 lawyers and I am not getting the answers. I am not expecting to hear what I want hear, but just looking for viable solutions.

Well, how does even one go by applying for assylum in another country? I am reviewing some cases online where aggravated felons from Mexico, who were convicted of Drugs are not deported because of Mexican government's vigilant views on killing these people when they return back. From what I understand, there are laws in place in Pakistan, where they apostates or converts are to be punished with death.

Yes, he has done wrong but not to the extent of being a murderer or dealing with drugs. I wonder how this is worse than that. My family is obviously not ecstatic about the situation, but I am determined to make it work. I sincerely appreciate anyone's comments.

I suggest you find another country that will accept his asylum request.

An aggravated felon will not be granted citizenship in the US.

get him an immigration attorney... but his chances aren't great.

[karaann07]

I would suggest contacting consulates and asking for advice from them. They will be able to point you in the right direction attorney-wise. Certainly an American attorney will not know the asylum laws of random countries. When you saw that you've dated your felon boyfriend "for a while", I sure hope that means long enough to know that once you move to a country you know nothing about with a man who can't keep himself out of jail, you're in for a whole heap of trouble. But again... start with the consulates.

[LawResearcherMissy]

I get that, so how does one even go about applying for assylum. I have spoken to 5 lawyers and I am not getting the answers.

These procedures vary from country to country. He would need to consult immigration counsel in the country in which he plans to ask for asylum. A US lawyer cannot help him.

As karaan07 notes, you can start with the consulates. They will not be able to help you directly, but can point you in the right direction. This will be a costly endeavor, and the fact that your boyfriend has a criminal record here and is now inadmissible will NOT be looked upon kindly.

If he underwent a formal conversion to Judaism and you have remained practicing, you both may be eligible to emigrate to Israel under the Law of Return. Check with your Rabbi.

[ad7706]

I get that, so how does one even go about applying for assylum. I have spoken to 5 lawyers and I am not getting the answers. I am not expecting to hear what I want hear, but just looking for viable solutions.

Well, how does even one go by applying for assylum in another country? I am reviewing some cases online where aggravated felons from Mexico, who were convicted of Drugs are not deported because of Mexican government's vigilant views on killing these people when they return back. From what I understand, there are laws in place in Pakistan, where they apostates or converts are to be punished with death.

Yes, he has done wrong but not to the extent of being a murderer or dealing with drugs. I wonder how this is worse than that. My family is obviously not ecstatic about the situation, but I am determined to make it work. I sincerely appreciate anyone's comments.

you are speaking of withholding or stay of deporation based on country conditions. that is definitely an option, very difficult to obtain, but possible. You should absolutely consult an attorney for this. another thing to keep in mind, is after 15 years, your husband can apply for a 601 waiver based on rehabilitation if you are not allowed to remain in the U.S. If you have to leave, I strongly encourage you to start contacting consulates of other countries sooner vs later as well, as withholding of removal is not guaranteed.