IHelp! I do not know what to answer on DS-230 II, question 40h!

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IN July, 2007 my father was caught entering the USA and was deported right away. he has his Immigrant visa interview in two weeks but I am not sure what to answer on 40h since, he was deported but never resided in the USA . Help please!

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  1. Contributor Level 17

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    Answered January 18, 2013 09:36. Was it perhaps expedited removal at the border? Are you sure he was actually deported and not 'caught and released'?

    The proper way to have done this is to have asked for a copy of your fayher's immigration file from border patrol and a background check from the FBI.

    If you have your father's paperwork, take it to an attorney for review.

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    Answered January 18, 2013 09:43. I agree with Ms. Tunitsky. The interview is in 2 weeks and you should speak with an attorney sooner rather than later.

    This is not legal advice and a client attorney relationship is not created. For a free consultation call (718)234-5588.
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    Answered January 18, 2013 09:45. Yes, an attorney must obtain and review the file right away to best advise you.

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    Answered January 18, 2013 09:46. If your father came from Mexico and is a Mexican national, in all likelihood he was "expeditiously removed", with a 5 year ban on reentry.

    Behar Intl. Counsel 619.234.5962 Kindly be advised that the answer above is only general in nature cannot be... more

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