This was the worst mistake of my life, but being me, I had to do it. I got married for Green Card purpose only (no pay for spouse, she is/was my friend).
After 6 years of waiting, finally I set an appointment with the local office and my lawyer came. I signed some more papers under oath and felt sick to my stomach.
After 6 years.
I was told that another interview will be scheduled but over the phone, my wife who is not living with me, refused to come. That was the last straw. I had to come clean, that was enough. So I went back and talked to the immigration officer (nice lady, very helpful) and told her everything. Signed a few statements too…
Told my lawyer about it and guess what, he got soooo mad.
Anyway, when I came clean with the officer, she said 100% my application will be denied. About deportation, she will hold her fingers for me (whatever).
Now I am waiting either ICE or court day, whichever come first, to be deported or voluntarily leave the country.
O.k. so far I did some very stupid moves, but I would like people to know what I am going through and have more information regarding illegal business like that.
Besides my lawyer advice and all, is there any other information that I could use to save my sorry A..?
I did research and I found some similar cases that the end was only a fine or jail time or both but no deportation. The reasons for that because those people own houses and mortgages, cars, payment est. I own a house too, new car and so on bills. Can I be saved???
Thank you very much and I hope everyone will learn something here too. I came out clean and I am paying for my lies. But I still want to stay here.

