Challenges to Citizenship

A married couple trying to navigate the U.S. immigration system through legal channels received a deportation notice earlier this year. In early 2024, the couple filed for an I-130 petition for Andres, a common first step toward permanent residency for immigrants married to U.S. citizens. Two years later, Andres received a notice to appear at a court hearing for deportation. Now the couple is struggling with legal red tape as Andres and Steve’s I-130 petition appointment is scheduled for this spring, ahead of Andres’ deportation hearing set for this summer – leaving the family waiting for answers. https://www.kptv.com/2026/02/23/three-steps-forward-two-steps-back-washington-couple-shares-years-long-immigration-fight/