Reply #15: Why were you denied for LPR status in 1996?

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

Did you try to apply during the mini-amnesty in 2001? You can PM if you'd like. I'm an immigration professional and have been for the past 11 years. I'd like to see if there is a basis that would allow you to file a motion to re-open or get your case reconsidered.

My questions: when you made your various entries in the U.S. through the years were they lawful entries (with inspection, at the border or airport) pursuant to visas or vacation/business trips? Did you ever have a non-immigrant visa (you mentioned you worked as a teacher)? If so, which one? Did you violate any of the terms of those visas? Do you have a criminal record of any sort (except traffic)? Have you filed your taxes as a non-resident?

Have you considered trying to file a waiver of inadmissibility to avoid the 10-year bar? Where are you from originally (I ask because if you're from Mexico, the waiver of inadmissibility takes forever to be reviewed and the chances of a positive outcome are very very remote)?

Also, what does 'look Italian' look like? :) I'm Italian, fair skinned with dark blonde hair. My mom is Italian with blonde hair, blue eyes. Point is, there are Italians of all skin types and hair colors. I'm not sure I understand what 'looking Italian' means.