Hyacinth came to the United States on vacation as a visitor. While here, she met Ronald and they…

Hyacinth came to the United States on vacation as a visitor.
While here, she met Ronald and they fall deeply in love and marry. Shortly
after, Ronald began to abuse Hyacinth, first psychologically by refusing to
file her immigration papers, then by withholding money that she needed to
maintain the household, then by physically abusing her by beating her whenever
he was drunk, which is most nights of the week. Hyacinth remained in this
situation for 18 months, not knowing what to do. Finally, her family in Jamaica
encouraged her to leave Ronald and return home so that they might help her
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Hyacinth came to the United States on vacation as a visitor.
While here, she met Ronald and they fall deeply in love and marry. Shortly
after, Ronald began to abuse Hyacinth, first psychologically by refusing to
file her immigration papers, then by withholding money that she needed to
maintain the household, then by physically abusing her by beating her whenever
he was drunk, which is most nights of the week. Hyacinth remained in this
situation for 18 months, not knowing what to do. Finally, her family in Jamaica
encouraged her to leave Ronald and return home so that they might help her
heal. While she was there, Ronald contacted Hyacinth, begging her to come back.
He promised that he would change and would file her papers so that she can
finally find work and that if she did not return, he would kill himself.
Hyacinth, concerned for Ronald’s safety, decided to return. Because her
visitor’s visa had expired, she re-entered the United States using a friend’s
passport. However, soon after her return, Ronald’s brutal treatment resumed.
Hyacinth finally left and sought refuge in a shelter for survivors of domestic
violence. The agency referred her case to an immigration agency to see if there
was a way for them to assist her in legalizing her status. _ Are there any
inadmissibility issues that should be addressed as part of Hyacinth’s

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