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  1. #1
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    Default Marriage to a Foreigner with a Criminal Background

    Here's the deal...my boyfriend and I want to get married. I am a US citizen. The thing is he had some trouble with the law here which led him to prison for 15 months but was able to sign for voluntary deportation at the end of his sentence.
    What are the chances of him getting the fiance visa?
    And what is the difference between voluntary departure and voluntary deportation?

    thanx in advance!

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    Default Re: Marriage to a Foreigner with a Criminal Background

    Voluntary deportation would be consenting to a deportation order. Voluntary departure is leaving without a deportation order.

    Your boyfriend's chances depend upon the exact nature of his crime and conviction; but I put them at "slim at best". If you're not planning on spending your married life in his country of origin (or in different countries) I suggest consulting an immigration lawyer.

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