How do I legalize my wife?

My wife came into this country from Canda in 2000 (pre 9/11). She was checked at the border (she was very ill and taken from college in Canada by her relatives that live here). I married her thinking that I can I could simply get her legalized.. attorney said no.. because technically, they screwed up at the border and shouldn't have allowed her in without a visa... now she stands the risk of a 10 year ban...? I can't move to Canada.. own my own business here and we have a child on the way? Anyone know any way around this without her having to go home and possibly being risked from being banned?

Answer:
You may apply for naturalization if:

- You have been a lawful permanent resident for five years.
- You have been a lawful permanent resident for three years, have been married to a US citizen for those three years, and continue to be married to that U.S. citizen.;
- You are a lawful permanent resident child of United States citizen parents: or
-You have qualifying military service.
Don't try and go around the system. Make the system work for you.
If you are a citizen of the US, let her apply for her citizenship. Did she ever get a green card? ~
Check with an immigration (better) attorney.
In 2000 a visa was not needed.
she has to go home buddy. there is no other way around it. she has to apply like every good person should. or you could move your business to canada.
She needs to go back, then you need to apply for a visa. She'll most likely get back into the country within 2 years.
OK, the easiest and less stressful way that i can think of is for you and her to go to Canada and get married there. After that, you have to come back to the US and do all the paperwork. You can start the process as soon as you get back. if You have your marriage certificate. You will have to go to www.uscis.gov, print and complete form I-130 (cost $190), form G-325 ($ free), form I-864($ free). After completion, you mailed the in, you will receive a receipt, she will have to go the Us consulate in Canada, she will be issued a visa. After that she can join you back in the US. When she gets back she will receive her permanent resident card (green card)in the mail. If you have All the required documents and if you follow all the instructions on the forms, this whole process may take from 2 to 6 months. If you don't go with this, she will be considered an illegal alien. Because she was not subject to be allowed entry into the US without a visa. Good luck & don't worry too much, it will all work out for you. I just helped my sister with a similar case.
Your attorney was correct.

She can apply for a humanitarian exemption to the 10 year ban. I have no idea what her chances are, but she can apply.
You are a racist

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