US Lady Apologises to African Husband After Failing To Get Him Deported, Details Evoke Sorrow
- An immigration lawyer in the US has been commended for the role she played in ensuring that an African man and his children get justice
- This comes after a US lady reportedly alerted US immigration authorities in an attempt to have her husband deported from the country
- A video of the defence lawyer explaining what transpired and what saved the man has left many people emotional
- In a comment to YEN.com.gh, Akua Poku, a US-based immigration lawyer, offered advice to persons facing deportation from the country
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Social media has been thrown into a frenzy following news of how a US citizen allegedly tried to get her husband and his three children from a previous marriage deported.
Elisa Kumadey, an immigration lawyer who acted as the defence counsel for the Nigerian man, said it all happened after the woman reported to immigration authorities that her marriage to the African man was not genuine and that she had been deceived.
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After the case was brought before an immigration court, Elisa Kumadey secured victory for her client by proving that the marriage was not fraudulent, as had been alleged.
It was after this that the US woman went on to apologise to her husband over what had happened and attempted to reconcile with him.
“We went before the judge, presented our arguments, and showed all the paperwork we had, including background checks from Nigeria. We argued the case, and the judge granted the application. The wife later came to apologise after the application had been granted. She initially wanted him out, but when that didn’t happen, I guess she wanted him back,” she told interviewer Dentaa Amoateng.
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At the time of writing this report, the post had racked up over 2,000 likes and 20 comments. It was captioned:
“How an American woman maltreated a Nigerian man with marriage fraud claims.”
Get an immigration lawyer quickly
Sharing her expert views on the issue, US-based immigration lawyer Akua Poku, alias AK Poku, stressed the relevance of getting the services of an immigration lawyer quickly if one is facing deportation. She said in some cases, ICE agents could trick individuals into signing their own deportation.
“Don’t sign anything without speaking to a lawyer. ICE could trick you into signing your own deportation. For example, a stipulated removal allows ICE to deport someone without a court hearing. Expedited removal also bypasses immigration court. Also, someone with an order of deportation or removal can seek a discretionary stay of removal from DHS at any time while pursuing other immigration relief in court, with the BIA or with USCIS.”
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Reactions to US lady reporting her husband
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video praised the immigration lawyer for her role in ensuring the man was not deported.
@professorkolapoigeph.d2227 stated:
“Attorney Elisa is an excellent lawyer and a go-getter, an energetic, ambitious, and proactive person who relentlessly pursues her goals and succeeds. She is enterprising, known for taking initiative, overcoming obstacles, and maintaining high levels of motivation. Well done, Attorney! You’re doing an amazing job in the US.”
@PalmerNanaYaw indicated:
“Ma’am, you are someone all young ladies should watch and be inspired by.”
@sandyInGrace opined:
“Wow!!! This is so educative. It has really inspired me.”
Yaw Dwarkwaa stated:
“The lady should be ashamed of herself for trying to get her own partner deported. Thank God he did his best to ensure that did not happen. What some men are going through abroad is not easy.”
Ghanaian couple in Sweden deported
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian couple in Sweden had reportedly been deported.
It turned out the couple did not meet the legal requirements to work in the country and were instructed to return home.
The wife, who had secured a job, was told that her immigration status did not permit her to work in the country.
Source: YEN.com.gh
