I130 enter without inspection, why interview is here

[jpc_gyn]

I entered the United States for the first time in 1996 with tourist visa, was here for five months, returned to my country. then returned to U.S.A. in 1998 and stayed here for 11 months. and tried to re-enter in 2000, and they did not allow me enter and, send me back by act212 (e) i'm allowed for waiver, then in the same year I across the Mexico border.today I am married to a citizen, I filed my i130, and the lawyer said that my interview is in my country, but they already schedule my interview in the local office. there is any risk of them arrest me? Please if anyone can guide me, thank you

[daru786]

I entered the United States for the first time in 1996 with tourist visa, was here for five months, returned to my country. then returned to U.S.A. in 1998 and stayed here for 11 months. and tried to re-enter in 2000, and they did not allow me enter and, send me back by act212 (e) i'm allowed for waiver, then in the same year I across the Mexico border.today I am married to a citizen, I filed my i130, and the lawyer said that my interview is in my country, but they already schedule my interview in the local office. there is any risk of them arrest me? Please if anyone can guide me, thank you

If you entered US without inspection, you are looking at a ban of 3 to 10 years. Recently some changes were made to this law and I would suggest you to speak to an attorney who offers free consultation. If you are in US, you also have to file an I-485 along with I-130 to adjust your status..

[johninvc]

I entered the United States for the first time in 1996 with tourist visa, was here for five months, returned to my country. then returned to U.S.A. in 1998 and stayed here for 11 months. and tried to re-enter in 2000, and they did not allow me enter and, send me back by act212 (e) i'm allowed for waiver, then in the same year I across the Mexico border.today I am married to a citizen, I filed my i130, and the lawyer said that my interview is in my country, but they already schedule my interview in the local office. there is any risk of them arrest me? Please if anyone can guide me, thank you

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I had family member with a similar case. His lawyer gave him this advise: I would not mention nothing of the illegal entry unless they specifically ask. Only take your 1998 I-94 or proof of entry from that point.. I would not mention your denied entry in 2000. What I am saying is don't offer this information voluntarily...technically you are not lying if you don't offer this info on your own unless they specifically ask. If the officer asks you "when did you enter the U.S.?" ..just hand him your I-98 and pray they don't ask more questions.